Alameda County property record for 1531 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 20 bd · 15 ba · 10,661 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,875,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $77,953 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-263-3-1 |
| Primary APN | 71-263-3-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 20 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 15 Baths |
| Units | 15 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 10,661 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,178 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Street Address | 1531 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-2797 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: 0003 AR: 0071 PAGE: 0263 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWART |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 427900 |
1531 Chestnut St, a residential property, is held in a trust since April 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 155 ESMEYER DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-3770 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021165262 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000247220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1531 CHESTNUT ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-2797 |
| Document Number | 0000165262 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 196&197 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021165262 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $63,862.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 155 ESMEYER DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-3770 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1531 CHESTNUT ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-2797 |
| Document Number | 0000165263 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 196&197 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021165263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1466 7TH ST, BERKELEY, CA 94710-1432 |
| Document Number | 0000165264 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021165264 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1531 Chestnut St was $77,953.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,391,047 (+1.99%) Land $1,656,090 Building $3,715,382 | |
| 2025 | $77,953.00 | $5,285,764 Land $1,623,630 Building $3,642,559 |
| 2023 | $73,532.00 | $5,083,286 Land $1,560,600 Building $3,522,686 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1531 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1531 Chestnut 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 1,124 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 · 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 |
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