3259 Madera Ave, Oakland, CA 94619 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 3259 Madera Ave, Oakland, CA 94619

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,954 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.083 acres (3,597 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$550,000 (Dec 2006)
Tax Bill	$11,281 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Transfer Sep 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`36-2502-97`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`36-2502-97`
Alternative APN	`036-2502-097-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,954 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	950 sqft
Basement Area	950 sqft
Finished Basement	950 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1944
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	3,597 sqft (0.083 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3259 MADERA AVE
City	OAKLAND
State	CA
Zip	94619-3412
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT: 00097 BLK: AR: 0036 PAGE: 2502
Legal Subdivision	MELROSE ACRES
Legal Block	N
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil Division	OAKLAND
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2027
Census Tract	407800

Owner

3259 Madera Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2020.

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	3259 MADERA AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3412
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 30, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Sep 30, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OPTIMUM FIRST INC
Aug 13, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OPTIMUM FIRST INC
Dec 5, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 25, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PENTAGON FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 1, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 1, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 23, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2006442067
Last Transfer Date	Sep 24, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000254291
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Sep 30, 2020
Property Address	3259 MADERA AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3412
Document Number	0000254291
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2020
Instrument	254291
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 15, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	3259 MADERA AVE OAKLAND CA 946193412, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3412

September 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Sep 30, 2020
Property Address	3259 MADERA AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3412
Document Number	0000254289
Map Reference	MB 6 PG 46
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2020
Instrument	2020254289
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	3259 MADERA AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3412

Mortgage

Document Number	0000254290
Date	Sep 30, 2020
Instrument	2020254290

Lender

Name	OPTIMUM FIRST INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Property Address	3259 MADERA AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3412
Document Number	0000161576
Instrument Date	Aug 13, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2019
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	3259 MADERA AVE OAKLAND CA 946193412, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3412

Mortgage

Document Number	0000161576
Date	Aug 20, 2019
Instrument	161576

Lender

Name	OPTIMUM FIRST INC
Address	FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Aug 19, 2039

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Dec 5, 2018
Property Address	3259 MADERA AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3412
Document Number	0000231466
Instrument Date	Nov 17, 2018
Instrument	231466
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 20, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	3259 MADERA AVE OAKLAND CA 946193412, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3412

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Property Address	3259 MADERA AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3412
Document Number	0000087148
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 2, 2017
Title Company	AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	3259 MADERA AVE OAKLAND CA 946193412, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3412

Mortgage

Document Number	0000087148
Date	Apr 18, 2017
Instrument	87148

Lender

Name	PENTAGON FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Apr 17, 2032

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3259 Madera Ave was $11,281 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Alameda County
Municipality	Oakland City
Unified School District	Oakland Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$744,557 (+1.05%) Land $225,467 Building $526,090
2025	$11,281.00 Homeowner's exemption	$736,823 Land $221,047 Building $515,776
2023	$11,419.00 Homeowner's exemption	$708,217 Land $212,465 Building $495,752	$703,260

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3259 Madera Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 3259 Madera 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 462 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	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Unwired Fixed Wireless	300 / 25
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.

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