Alameda County property record for 1538 Pearl St, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,928 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,625 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70-157-21 |
| Primary APN | 70-157-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,928 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,900 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Street Address | 1538 PEARL ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-3037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00021 BLK: AR: 0070 PAGE: 0157 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAYS & CAPERTON PROP |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 428100 |
1538 Pearl St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 PEARL ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045262 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1538 PEARL ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000045262 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024045262 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 3019 SWEETVIOLET DR, SAN RAMON, CA 94582-5003 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1538 PEARL ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000076199 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 76199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3019 SWEETVIOLET DR SAN RAMON CA 945825003, SAN RAMON, CA 94582-5003 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Pearl St was $3,625 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 | $106,286 (-4.3%) Land $80,276 Building $33,010 | ||
| 2025 | $3,625.00 Homeowner's exemption | $111,065 Land $78,702 Building $32,363 | |
| 2023 | $3,487.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,752 Land $75,646 Building $31,106 | $1,627,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1538 Pearl 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 | 1 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 1538 Pearl 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 1,109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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, Sonic Telecom.
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