Alameda County property record for 2242 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $224,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,302 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-3210-24 |
| Primary APN | 38-3210-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,800 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Street Address | 2242 SEMINARY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94605-1318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00024 BLK: AR: 0038 PAGE: 3210 |
| Legal Subdivision | J LEVI SR |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 408700 |
2242 Seminary Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2242 SEMINARY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201586968 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000155925 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2242 SEMINARY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1318 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000181481 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019181481 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2242 Seminary Ave was $5,302 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 | $267,342 (-0.6%) Land $82,253 Building $192,089 | ||
| 2025 | $5,302.00 Homeowner's exemption | $268,964 Land $80,641 Building $188,323 | |
| 2023 | $5,249.00 Homeowner's exemption | $258,522 Land $77,510 Building $181,012 | $390,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2242 Seminary 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1997 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2242 Seminary 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 1,214 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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