Alameda County property record for 1948 42nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,634 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,048 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,630 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-2083-28 |
| Primary APN | 32-2083-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,634 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,048 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Street Address | 1948 42ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-4209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00028 BLK: AR: 0032 PAGE: 2083 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEINWAY TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 407102 |
1948 42nd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2011.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1948 42ND AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-4209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011118264 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000143867 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1948 42nd Ave was $5,630 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 | $293,544 (-0.38%) Land $90,163 Building $210,381 | ||
| 2025 | $5,630.00 Homeowner's exemption | $294,652 Land $88,395 Building $206,257 | |
| 2023 | $6,314.00 Homeowner's exemption | $283,214 Land $84,964 Building $198,250 | $497,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1948 42nd 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 1948 42nd 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 1,037 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, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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