Alameda County property record for 2478 Shield Dr, Union City, CA 94587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,913 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $17,582 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 475-141-110 |
| Primary APN | 475-141-110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,913 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,100 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Street Address | 2478 SHIELD DR |
|---|---|
| City | UNION CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94587-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00020 BLK: TR: 3099 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 8309 |
| Legal Tract | 3099 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 440301 |
2478 Shield Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2478 SHIELD DR, UNION CITY, CA 94587-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITADEL SVCNG CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20248777 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2478 SHIELD DR, UNION CITY, CA 94587-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000008777 |
| Map Reference | MB 59 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024008777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2478 SHIELD DR, UNION CITY, CA 94587-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000008778 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024008778 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.62% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.6% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Max Rate | 10.6% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2478 SHIELD DR, UNION CITY, CA 94587-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000121255 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2478 SHIELD DR UNION CITY CA 945871925, UNION CITY, CA 94587-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000121255 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 121255 |
| Name | CITADEL SVCNG CORP |
|---|---|
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2478 Shield Dr was $17,582 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Union City |
| Unified School District | New Haven Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,345,520 (+1.47%) Land $405,756 Building $946,764 | ||
| 2025 | $17,582.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,326,000 Land $397,800 Building $928,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,861.00 Homeowner's exemption | $443,165 Land $132,949 Building $310,216 | $1,173,420 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2478 Shield Dr 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 2478 Shield Dr 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 |
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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 | ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 344,000 people · EPA ID CA0110001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 782 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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