Alameda County property record for 1208 38th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,191 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 33-2157-13 |
| Primary APN | 33-2157-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,700 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Street Address | 1208 38TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-4050 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00013 BLK: AR: 0033 PAGE: 2157 |
| Legal Subdivision | SATHER |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13&14 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 406100 |
1208 38th Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1208 38TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-4050 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004372014 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000372013 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1208 38TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-4050 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | US FIDELITY TITLE COMPANY, FIDELITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1206 38TH AVE 1208, 1208, OAKLAND, CA 94601-4050 |
| Document Number | 0000145989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021145989 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1208 38th Ave was $8,191.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Oakland City |
| Unified School District | Oakland Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $454,927 (+2%) Land $136,478 Building $318,449 | |
| 2025 | $8,191.00 | $446,008 Land $133,802 Building $312,206 |
| 2023 | $8,168.00 | $428,694 Land $128,608 Building $300,086 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1208 38th Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide |
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 1208 38th 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 |
|---|
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 785 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.
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