Alameda County property record for 279 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,620 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,263 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75-177-19 |
| Primary APN | 75-177-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,620 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Street Address | 279 BEST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN LEANDRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94577-2705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00019 BLK: AR: 0075 PAGE: 0177 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEST MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 432300 |
279 Best Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 BEST AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025140808 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 279 BEST AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2705 |
| Document Number | 0000140808 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 73 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025140808 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Title Company | OUR TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, UPWARD TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,680.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 279 BEST AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2705 |
| Document Number | 0000140809 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025140809 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 279 BEST AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2705 |
| Document Number | 0000108995 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 73 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025108995 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 BEST AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2705 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Best Ave was $3,263.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | San Leandro City |
| Unified School District | San Leandro Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $800,000 (+316.29%) Land $240,000 Building $560,000 | ||
| 2025 | $3,263.00 Homeowner's exemption | $192,173 Land $65,143 Building $127,030 | |
| 2023 | $3,065.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,712 Land $62,614 Building $122,098 | $690,840 |
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 279 Best Ave 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 279 Best 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 |
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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 678 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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