Alameda County property record for 1538 26th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,181 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,483 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,799 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-710-17 |
| Primary APN | 25-710-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,181 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,483 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Street Address | 1538 26TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-1620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00017 BLK: AR: 0025 PAGE: 0710 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK TREE FARM |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 2&3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 406201 |
1538 26th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2009.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 26TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-1620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009295988 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035631 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1538 26TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-1620 |
| Document Number | 0000039316 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1538 26TH AVE OAKLAND CA 946011620, OAKLAND, CA 94601-1620 |
| Document Number | 0000039316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 39316 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MTG |
|---|---|
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 9, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 26th Ave was $4,799.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $217,228 (+2%) Land $65,168 Building $152,060 | ||
| 2025 | $4,799.00 | $212,970 Land $63,891 Building $149,079 | |
| 2023 | $4,606.00 | $204,701 Land $61,410 Building $143,291 | $547,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1538 26th Ave 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 1538 26th 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 984 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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