Alameda County property record for 189 Ridgeway Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,175,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $17,897 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-995-4 |
| Primary APN | 12-995-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,500 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| Street Address | 189 RIDGEWAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94611-5147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00004 BLK: AR: 0012 PAGE: 0995 |
| Legal Subdivision | THERMAL HILL |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 404101 |
189 Ridgeway Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 RIDGEWAY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94611-5147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage USE CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222203 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002202 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 189 RIDGEWAY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94611-5147 |
| Document Number | 0000002202 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 52 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022002202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21127 ASHFIELD AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-5833 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 189 RIDGEWAY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94611-5147 |
| Document Number | 0000002203 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 52 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022002203 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $18,917.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 189 RIDGEWAY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94611-5147 |
| Document Number | 0000002204 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022002204 |
| Name | USE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 189 Ridgeway Ave was $17,897.
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 | $1,271,843 (+2%) Land $381,553 Building $890,290 | ||
| 2025 | $17,897.00 | $1,246,910 Land $374,073 Building $872,837 | |
| 2023 | $18,252.00 | $1,198,500 Land $359,550 Building $838,950 | $1,209,510 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 189 Ridgeway Ave 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 |
| 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 189 Ridgeway 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 808 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 / 250 |
| 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, Google Fiber.
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