Alameda County property record for 2496 Shield Dr, Union City, CA 94587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,566 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,317 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 475-141-101 |
| Primary APN | 475-141-101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,566 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2496 SHIELD DR |
|---|---|
| City | UNION CITY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94587-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00011 BLK: TR: 3099 |
| Legal Tract | 3099 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 440301 |
2496 Shield Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1998.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2496 SHIELD DR, UNION CITY, CA 94587-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998433613 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000433612 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2496 Shield Dr was $5,317 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 | $354,296 (+0.02%) Land $108,389 Building $252,907 | ||
| 2025 | $5,317.00 Homeowner's exemption | $354,212 Land $106,264 Building $247,948 | |
| 2023 | $5,595.00 Homeowner's exemption | $340,460 Land $102,138 Building $238,322 | $1,177,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2496 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 2496 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 |
|---|
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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