Alameda County property record for 1285 Caroline St, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,048 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-1290-37 |
| Primary APN | 74-1290-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,784 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1285 CAROLINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-3917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: PM: 0054 PAGE: 0069 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 289 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 427800 |
1285 Caroline St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2011.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1285 CAROLINE ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000049 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1285 CAROLINE ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3917 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1285 CAROLINE ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3917 |
| Document Number | 0000261922 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021261922 |
| Name | LENDUS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALAMO, CA 94507 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1285 Caroline St was $7,048 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 | $401,228 (+0.25%) Land $163,291 Building $244,937 | ||
| 2025 | $7,048.00 Homeowner's exemption | $400,225 Land $160,090 Building $240,135 | |
| 2023 | $6,678.00 Homeowner's exemption | $384,683 Land $153,873 Building $230,810 | $1,846,170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1285 Caroline 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 1285 Caroline 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 |
|---|
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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