1214 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1214 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Property Summary

Property TypeQuadplex
Details5 bd · 4 ba · 2,964 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,000,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill$16,606 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN72-370-2-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN72-370-2-1
Alternative APN
  • 072-0370-002-01

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,964 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1214 CENTRAL AVE
CityALAMEDA
StateCA
Zip94501-2386
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00001 BLK: 0002 AR: 0072 PAGE: 0370
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionALAMEDA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract427800

Owner

1214 Central Ave, a quadplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1431 SHERMAN ST, A, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-2340
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 24, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 24, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 31, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023124704
Prior Transfer DateSep 14, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000307667
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 24, 2023
Property Address1214 CENTRAL AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-2386
Document Number0000124704
Instrument DateOct 17, 2023
Instrument2023124704
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$13,100.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1431 SHERMAN ST # A, A, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-2340

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1214 Central Ave was $16,606.

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 Value
2026$1,040,400 (+2%) Land $312,120 Building $728,280
2025$16,606.00$1,020,000 Land $306,000 Building $714,000
2023$9,358.00$441,233 Land $148,418 Building $292,815

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1214 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.

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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1998–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides

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

The area around 1214 Central 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 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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