Alameda County property record for 3211 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,388 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $467,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,081 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Nov 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 69-86-21 |
| Primary APN | 69-86-21 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,388 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Street Address | 3211 STERLING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00021 BLK: AR: 0069 PAGE: 0086 |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 428100 |
3211 Sterling Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3211 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELCOME HOME FUNDING LLC |
| Nov 4, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JMAC LENDING |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003150324 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000193598 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3211 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000350471 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020350471 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3211 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000350472 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020350472 |
| Name | WELCOME HOME FUNDING LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3211 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000224817 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 224817 |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3211 STERLING AVE ALAMEDA CA 945013127, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 3211 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000076073 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3211 STERLING AVE ALAMEDA CA 945013127, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000076073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 76073 |
| Name | JMAC LENDING |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92705 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 16, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3211 Sterling Ave was $10,081 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $687,834 (+0.97%) Land $206,950 Building $487,884 | ||
| 2025 | $10,081.00 Homeowner's exemption | $681,211 Land $202,892 Building $478,319 | |
| 2023 | $9,487.00 Homeowner's exemption | $654,767 Land $195,016 Building $459,751 | $920,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3211 Sterling Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 102 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 102 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1982–2023) |
| 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.
The area around 3211 Sterling 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 1,104 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 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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