Alameda County property record for 256 Covington St, Oakland, CA 94605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $723,500 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $13,121 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-6154-9 |
| Primary APN | 48-6154-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Street Address | 256 COVINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94605-5808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00255 BLK: TR: 0537 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEFFIELD VILLAGE |
| Legal Tract | 0537 |
| Legal Lot Number | 255 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 410000 |
256 Covington St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 COVINGTON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-5808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016308809 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 3, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 COVINGTON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-5808 |
| Document Number | 0000202450 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021202450 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 COVINGTON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-5808 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 256 COVINGTON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-5808 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 COVINGTON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-5808 |
| Document Number | 0000209950 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020209950 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92606 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Covington St was $13,121 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 | San Leandro Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $853,895 (+1.17%) Land $256,878 Building $604,017 | ||
| 2025 | $13,121.00 Homeowner's exemption | $844,015 Land $251,841 Building $592,174 | |
| 2023 | $13,121.00 Homeowner's exemption | $811,245 Land $242,063 Building $569,182 | $967,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Covington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1993–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 256 Covington St is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 744 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Unwired.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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