Alameda County property record for 3271 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,287 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,388 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,751 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 69-86-8 |
| Primary APN | 69-86-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,287 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,388 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Street Address | 3271 STERLING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00008 BLK: AR: 0069 PAGE: 0086 |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 428100 |
3271 Sterling Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2023.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3271 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998288019 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000092788 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3271 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000092788 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023092788 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3271 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3271 Sterling Ave was $6,751 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 | $400,737 (+0.25%) Land $122,321 Building $285,416 | ||
| 2025 | $6,751.00 Homeowner's exemption | $399,742 Land $119,922 Building $279,820 | |
| 2023 | $6,382.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $384,223 (+2%) Land $115,267 Building $268,956 | $943,920 |
| 2022 | $6,245.00 Homeowner's exemption | $376,690 Land $113,007 Building $263,683 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3271 Sterling Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 3271 Sterling 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 1,104 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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