Alameda County property record for 3253 Garfield Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,769 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $933,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $17,928 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 69-104-46 |
| Primary APN | 69-104-46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,769 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,370 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 3253 GARFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-1713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00046 BLK: AR: 0069 PAGE: 0104 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY & GARFIELD |
| Legal Tract | 1035 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 14&15 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 427100 |
3253 Garfield Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2019.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3253 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007210266 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000077781 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3253 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1713 |
| Document Number | 0000077781 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 77781 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3253 GARFIELD AVE ALAMEDA CA 945011713, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1713 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3253 Garfield Ave was $17,928 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 | $1,267,915 (+1.44%) Land $382,474 Building $892,441 | ||
| 2025 | $17,928.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,249,921 Land $374,976 Building $874,945 | |
| 2023 | $16,880.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,201,395 Land $360,418 Building $840,977 | $1,451,520 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3253 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 26 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · tidal / storm surge |
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 3253 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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