Alameda County property record for 3256 Garfield Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,273 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,370 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,305,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $18,360 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 69-103-21 |
| Primary APN | 69-103-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,273 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,370 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Street Address | 3256 GARFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-1714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00021 BLK: AR: 0069 PAGE: 0103 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIVBERTY & GARFIELD |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 428100 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3256 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 7, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202326999 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000193362 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3256 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1714 |
| Document Number | 0000026999 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023026999 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $17,095.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 3256 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1714 |
| Document Number | 0000027000 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023027000 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.62% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2033 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.6% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 10.6% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3256 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1714 |
| Document Number | 0000193362 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022193362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3256 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1714 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3256 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1714 |
| Document Number | 0000215522 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 215522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3256 GARFIELD AVE ALAMEDA CA 945011714, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1714 |
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 | $1,356,000 (-0.13%) Land $408,900 Building $954,100 | ||
| 2025 | $18,360.00 (+577.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,357,722 (+1,752.56%) Land $410,958 Building $946,764 | |
| 2023 | $2,709.00 Homeowner's exemption | $73,289 Land $63,627 Building $9,662 | $1,147,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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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