Alameda County property record for 159 Bannister Way, Alameda, CA 94502
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,008 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,485,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $21,273 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-1345-14 |
| Primary APN | 74-1345-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,806 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,008 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 159 BANNISTER WAY |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94502-7735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00008 BLK: TR: 6118 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 6118 |
| Legal Tract | 6118 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 428301 |
159 Bannister Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 BANNISTER WAY, ALAMEDA, CA 94502-7735 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021263414 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000201987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 BANNISTER WAY, ALAMEDA, CA 94502-7735 |
| Document Number | 0000263414 |
| Map Reference | MB 186 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021263414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $19,453.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 159 BANNISTER WAY, ALAMEDA, CA 94502-7735 |
| Document Number | 0000263415 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021263415 |
| Name | FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0000263416 |
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| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021263416 |
| Name | FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HILLSBORO, OR 97124 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Bannister Way was $21,273 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 | $1,228,000 (-22.08%) Land $370,500 Building $864,500 | ||
| 2025 | $21,273.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,575,881 Land $472,764 Building $1,103,117 | |
| 2023 | $20,049.00 | $1,514,700 Land $454,410 Building $1,060,290 | $1,499,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Bannister Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2022.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 73 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 73 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2022–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 159 Bannister Way 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 |
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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 840 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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