Alameda County property record for 3259 Garfield Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,785 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,328 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 69-104-45 |
| Primary APN | 69-104-45 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,785 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,370 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Street Address | 3259 GARFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-1713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00045 BLK: AR: 0069 PAGE: 0104 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY & GARFIELD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 427100 |
3259 Garfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3259 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996328785 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000310 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 3259 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1713 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000252554 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017252554 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 10% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3259 GARFIELD AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1713 |
| Document Number | 0000232744 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 232744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3259 GARFIELD AVE ALAMEDA CA 945011713, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1713 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3259 Garfield Ave was $6,328.
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 | $340,537 (+2%) Land $102,161 Building $238,376 | ||
| 2025 | $6,328.00 | $333,860 Land $100,158 Building $233,702 | |
| 2023 | $6,010.00 | $320,898 Land $96,269 Building $224,629 | $1,236,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3259 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 3259 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 |
|---|
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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