Alameda County property record for 2853 Brown St, Alameda, CA 94502
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,035 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $14,018 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 74-1342-121 |
| Primary APN | 74-1342-121 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,035 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,100 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Street Address | 2853 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94502-7949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00160 BLK: TR: 4495 |
| Legal Tract | 4495 |
| Legal Lot Number | 160 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| Census Tract | 428301 |
2853 Brown St is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 210 BLAIR AVE, PIEDMONT, CA 94611-4002 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021346914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2853 BROWN ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94502-7949 |
| Document Number | 0000346914 |
| Map Reference | MB 167 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021346914 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,445.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2853 BROWN ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94502-7949 |
| Document Number | 0000346915 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021346915 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2853 Brown St was $14,018.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Alameda City |
| Unified School District | Alameda City Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $900,000 (-10.73%) Land $270,000 Building $630,000 | ||
| 2025 | $14,018.00 | $1,008,140 Land $302,442 Building $705,698 | |
| 2023 | $13,081.00 Homeowner's exemption | $969,000 Land $290,700 Building $678,300 | $974,070 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2853 Brown St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2022.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 73 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 73 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2022–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2853 Brown St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 840 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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