Alameda County property record for 1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 4,095 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,550,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $27,574 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-371-7 |
| Primary APN | 72-371-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,095 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Street Address | 1221 SHERMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-3937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00007 BLK: AR: 0072 PAGE: 0371 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYSIDE |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 6&7 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 427800 |
1221 Sherman St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2023.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1221 SHERMAN ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012207205 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000068413 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1221 SHERMAN ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3937 |
| Document Number | 0000068413 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023068413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1221 SHERMAN ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3937 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 Sherman St was $27,574 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 | $1,978,704 (+1.64%) Land $595,711 Building $1,389,993 | ||
| 2025 | $27,574.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,946,784 Land $584,035 Building $1,362,749 | |
| 2023 | $25,907.00 (+2.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,871,205 (+2%) Land $561,361 Building $1,309,844 | $2,824,920 |
| 2022 | $25,312.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,834,517 Land $550,355 Building $1,284,162 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1221 Sherman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 1221 Sherman St 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 1,005 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 |
| 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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