Alameda County property record for 2839 Modesto Ave, Oakland, CA 94619
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,429 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $765,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $12,556 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-2457-22 |
| Primary APN | 36-2457-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 598 sqft |
| Basement Area | 598 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,429 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2839 MODESTO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94619-3335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R30 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00022 BLK: AR: 0036 PAGE: 2457 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAXWELL PARK |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 407700 |
2839 Modesto Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2839 MODESTO AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI UNIVERSITY/CA HM LN PROGRAM CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202029487 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000134786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2839 MODESTO AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2839 MODESTO AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3335 |
| Document Number | 0000212887 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021212887 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2839 MODESTO AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3335 |
| Document Number | 0000029487 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 29487 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $842.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2839 MODESTO AVE OAKLAND CA 946193335, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3335 |
| Document Number | 29488 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 29488 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY/CA HM LN PROGRAM CO |
|---|---|
| Address | OAKLAND, CA 94607-5200 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2839 Modesto Ave was $12,556 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 | Oakland Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $788,000 (-5.81%) Land $238,500 Building $556,500 | ||
| 2025 | $12,556.00 Homeowner's exemption | $836,626 Land $250,988 Building $585,638 | |
| 2023 | $12,736.00 Homeowner's exemption | $804,144 Land $241,243 Building $562,901 | $917,820 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2839 Modesto Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 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.
The area around 2839 Modesto 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 |
|---|
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 1,284 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 in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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