Alameda County property record for 261 Wistar Rd, Oakland, CA 94603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44-5067-26 |
| Primary APN | 44-5067-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,125 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Street Address | 261 WISTAR RD |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94603-1063 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00140 BLK: TR: 0668 |
| Legal Subdivision | 668 OAKLAND |
| Legal Tract | 0668 |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3045 |
| Census Tract | 409000 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 WISTAR RD, OAKLAND, CA 94603-1063 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202016469 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000247571 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 261 WISTAR RD, OAKLAND, CA 94603-1063 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 WISTAR RD, OAKLAND, CA 94603-1063 |
| Document Number | 0000024274 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021024274 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 261 WISTAR RD, OAKLAND, CA 94603-1063 |
| Document Number | 0000016469 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 62&63 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020016469 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 261 WISTAR RD, OAKLAND, CA 94603-1063 |
| Document Number | 0000016470 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020016470 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
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 | $550,750 (+0.72%) Land $167,325 Building $390,425 | ||
| 2025 | $8,612.00 (-0.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $546,814 (+4.04%) Land $164,044 Building $382,770 | |
| 2023 | $8,673.00 (+2.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $525,584 (+2%) Land $157,675 Building $367,909 | $521,730 |
| 2022 | $8,426.00 Homeowner's exemption | $515,280 Land $154,584 Building $360,696 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1983 · Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes |
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.
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 | 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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Verizon.
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