281 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 281 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details20 bd · 19 ba · 12,204 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$5,350,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill$90,999 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-785-7-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-785-7-2
Alternative APN
  • 010-0785-007-02

Interior

Bedrooms20 Beds
Full Baths19 Baths
Total Rooms76 Rooms
Units19 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area12,204 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area10,000 sqft (0.23 acres)
Parking Spaces26 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 MACARTHUR BLVD
CityOAKLAND
StateCA
Zip94610-3165
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00002 BLK: 0007 AR: 0010 PAGE: 0785
Legal SubdivisionOAKLAND HEIGHTS
Legal BlockK
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionOAKLAND
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract403600

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address480 3RD ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607-3834
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 30, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
SPECIAL SERVICES INC
Nov 7, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 14, 2007
Deed Document Number2019227734
Prior Transfer DateOct 2, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000425859
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address281 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610-3165
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TTL CO OAKLAND

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address480 3RD ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607-3834

Mortgage

Document Number0000383073
DateNov 30, 2021
Instrument2021383073
Lender
NameSPECIAL SERVICES INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressIRVINE, CA 92612
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateNov 7, 2019
Property Address281 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610-3165
Document Number0000227734
Map ReferenceMB 9 PG 54
Instrument DateNov 4, 2019
Instrument2019227734
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyCTC CPF ALAMEDA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address480 3RD ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607-3834

Mortgage

Document Number0000227735
DateNov 7, 2019
Instrument2019227735
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityOakland City
Unified School DistrictOakland Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$5,070,000 (-13.29%) Land $1,521,000 Building $3,549,000
2025$90,999.00 (+4.19%)$5,846,763 (+4.04%) Land $1,753,963 Building $4,092,800
2024$87,342.00 (-4.72%)
2023$91,666.00$5,619,764 Land $1,685,866 Building $3,933,898

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.

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