Alameda County property record for 185 Marlow Dr, Oakland, CA 94605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,349 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $9,708 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-6149-35 |
| Primary APN | 48-6149-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,349 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Street Address | 185 MARLOW DR |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94605-5819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00021 BLK: TR: 0537 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 537 |
| Legal Tract | 0537 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 410000 |
185 Marlow Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2003.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 MARLOW DR, OAKLAND, CA 94605-5819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200381625 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000360780 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 185 MARLOW DR, OAKLAND, CA 94605-5819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 MARLOW DR, OAKLAND, CA 94605-5819 |
| Document Number | 0000240830 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021240830 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 354 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Marlow Dr was $9,708 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 | San Leandro Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $598,634 (+0.82%) Land $181,690 Building $423,944 | ||
| 2025 | $9,708.00 Homeowner's exemption | $593,761 Land $178,128 Building $415,633 | |
| 2023 | $9,626.00 Homeowner's exemption | $570,711 Land $171,213 Building $399,498 | $937,170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Marlow Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1993–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 185 Marlow Dr is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 122 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Unwired.
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