Alameda County property record for 1071 Melrose Ave, Alameda, CA 94502
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,247 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,262 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,459 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 74-1075-121 |
| Primary APN | 74-1075-121 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,247 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,262 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1071 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94502-7067 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00098 BLK: 0001 TR: 3422 |
| Legal Tract | 3422 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 428301 |
1071 Melrose Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1071 MELROSE AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94502-7067 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage LENDINGHOME FUNDING CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021373404 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 5, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000145291 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1071 MELROSE AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94502-7067 |
| Document Number | 0000373404 |
| Map Reference | MB 77 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021373404 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,807.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1071 MELROSE AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94502-7067 |
| Document Number | 0000373405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021373405 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1071 MELROSE AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94502-7067 |
| Document Number | 0000317051 |
| Map Reference | MB 77 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021317051 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,694.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 PALM AVE, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-1925 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000317052 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021317052 |
| Name | LENDINGHOME FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1071 Melrose Ave was $12,459 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Alameda City |
| Unified School District | Alameda City Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $762,000 (-12.96%) Land $230,700 Building $538,300 | ||
| 2025 | $12,459.00 Homeowner's exemption | $875,490 Land $262,647 Building $612,843 | |
| 2023 | $11,712.00 Homeowner's exemption | $841,500 Land $252,450 Building $589,050 | $771,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1071 Melrose Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 192 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 277 units insured incl. 85 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2018–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1071 Melrose Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 611 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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