Alameda County property record for 165 Kerwin Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,049 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,354 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 45-5317-4 |
| Primary APN | 45-5317-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,049 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,056 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Street Address | 165 KERWIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94603-2041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00159 BLK: TR: 0656 |
| Legal Tract | 0656 |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 409100 |
165 Kerwin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1999.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 KERWIN AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603-2041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999126491 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000126490 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 165 KERWIN AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603-2041 |
| Document Number | 0000065257 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 165 KERWIN AVE OAKLAND CA 946032041, OAKLAND, CA 94603-2041 |
| Document Number | 0000065257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 65257 |
| Name | SUN WEST MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CERRITOS, CA 90703 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 19, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 165 Kerwin Ave was $5,354 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 | $172,084 (-1.99%) Land $53,725 Building $125,359 | ||
| 2025 | $5,354.00 Homeowner's exemption | $175,573 Land $52,672 Building $122,901 | |
| 2023 | $4,895.00 Homeowner's exemption | $168,756 Land $50,627 Building $118,129 | $314,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 165 Kerwin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 165 Kerwin 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 488 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 · Fixed Wireless 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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