Alameda County property record for 3235 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,467 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,388 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $263,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $7,074 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 69-86-16 |
| Primary APN | 69-86-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,467 sqft Living Area |
| 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 | 3235 STERLING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00016 BLK: AR: 0069 PAGE: 0086 |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 428100 |
3235 Sterling Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1998.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3235 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998305885 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000288208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
|---|---|
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3235 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000266357 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021266357 |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | BNT TITLE COMPANY OF CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3235 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000266358 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021266358 |
| Name | STIFEL BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 7.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3235 Sterling Ave was $7,074 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 | $419,015 (+0.32%) Land $127,917 Building $298,098 | ||
| 2025 | $7,074.00 Homeowner's exemption | $417,662 Land $125,409 Building $292,253 | |
| 2023 | $6,690.00 | $401,447 Land $120,540 Building $280,907 | $1,000,440 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3235 Sterling Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 3235 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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