Alameda County property record for 1640 8th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 938 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $11,063 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-189-20 |
| Primary APN | 20-189-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 938 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,250 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating Fuel | Solar |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1640 8TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94606-3004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R50 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00020 BLK: AR: 0020 PAGE: 0189 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGLEYS MAP |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 405401 |
1640 8th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1640 8TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94606-3004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PINNACLE FUNDING CORP |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020194800 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000198784 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1640 8TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94606-3004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000210366 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019210366 |
| Name | PINNACLE FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | NOVATO, CA 94945 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1640 8TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94606-3004 |
| Document Number | 0000194800 |
| Map Reference | MB B PG 537 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020194800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1640 8TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94606-3004 |
| Document Number | 0000194801 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020194801 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1640 8th Ave was $11,063 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $543,000 (-24.56%) Land $165,000 Building $385,000 | ||
| 2025 | $11,063.00 Homeowner's exemption | $719,808 Land $215,942 Building $503,866 | |
| 2023 | $11,195.00 Homeowner's exemption | $691,865 Land $207,559 Building $484,306 | $705,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1640 8th 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 1640 8th 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 1,031 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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