Alameda County property record for 1549 Benton St, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,251 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,767 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-347-4 |
| Primary APN | 72-347-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,251 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,950 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1549 BENTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-2419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00004 BLK: AR: 0072 PAGE: 0347 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAS L FITCH |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-12 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 427900 |
1549 Benton St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2014.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1549 BENTON ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-2419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000701 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1549 BENTON ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-2419 |
| Document Number | 0000096764 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202696764 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust, 212 |
| Address | 1549 BENTON ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-2419 |
| Document Number | 0000096764, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202696764 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 831 Months |
| Due | Oct 17, 2095 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1549 Benton St was $1,767 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 | $44,841 (-11.77%) Land $40,060 Building $11,781 | ||
| 2025 | $1,767.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,825 Land $39,275 Building $11,550 | |
| 2023 | $1,677.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,851 Land $37,750 Building $11,101 | $801,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1549 Benton 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 1549 Benton 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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