1161 Bay St, Alameda, CA 94501 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1161 Bay St, Alameda, CA 94501

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,287 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,691,500 (Apr 2016)
Tax Bill$28,730 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Mortgage
Mar 2026 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN74-1275-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN74-1275-20
Alternative APN
  • 074-1275-020-00

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,287 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1161 BAY ST
CityALAMEDA
StateCA
Zip94501-3911
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00020 BLK: AR: 0074 PAGE: 1275
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionALAMEDA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract427800

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 26, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1161 BAY ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3911
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 25, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
OPTIMUM FIRST INC
Mar 25, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE
Oct 22, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 12, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 12, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201692681
Last Transfer DateDec 3, 2016
Transfer Doc0000328921
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 25, 2026
Property Address1161 BAY ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3911
Document Number0000038720
Instrument DateMar 11, 2026
Instrument2026038720
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2026
Title CompanyWFG TITLE COMPANY/CA, WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight of Survivorship
Address1161 BAY ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3911

Mortgage

Document Number0000038721
DateMar 25, 2026
Instrument2026038721
Lender
NameOPTIMUM FIRST INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2056

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 25, 2026
Property Address1161 BAY ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3911
Document Number0000038722
Instrument DateMar 11, 2026
Instrument2026038722
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2026
Title CompanyWFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1161 BAY ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3911

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1161 BAY ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3911
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000215071
DateOct 22, 2019
Instrument2019215071
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 2, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityAlameda City
Unified School DistrictAlameda City Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,150,938 (+2.01%) Land $612,534 Building $1,545,404
2025$28,730.00 (+2.19%)$2,108,635 (+3.7%) Land $600,526 Building $1,515,109
2024$28,115.00 (+4.16%)
2023$26,991.00 Homeowner's exemption$2,033,496 Land $577,211 Building $1,456,285$2,365,380

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,005 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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