Alameda County property record for 3246 Garfield Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,410,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $11,696 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 69-103-17 |
| Primary APN | 69-103-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,370 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3246 GARFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-1714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00017 BLK: AR: 0069 PAGE: 0103 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY & GARFIELD |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 428100 |
3246 Garfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Alameda County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3246 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202659009 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000238317 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3246 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1714 |
| Document Number | 0000059009 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202659009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $156,651.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 3246 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1714 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000059010, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202659010 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.25% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3246 Garfield Ave was $11,696.
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 | $800,038 (+2.02%) Land $242,111 Building $564,927 | ||
| 2025 | $11,696.00 Homeowner's exemption | $784,217 Land $237,365 Building $553,852 | |
| 2023 | $11,014.00 Homeowner's exemption | $760,500 Land $228,150 Building $532,350 | $1,278,360 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3246 Garfield Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 3246 Garfield 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 398 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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