Alameda County property record for 3281 Sterling Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,388 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $15,327 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 69-86-6 |
| Primary APN | 69-86-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,388 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 57 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 3281 STERLING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00006 BLK: AR: 0069 PAGE: 0086 |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 428100 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3281 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FINLEY NEAL 2016 TRUST |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202588759 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046154 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 3281 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3281 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000065869 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022065869 |
| Name | FINLEY NEAL 2016 TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 4363 EDINBURG CT, FAIRFIELD, CA 94534 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3281 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000046155 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022046155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $13,427.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 4363 EDINBURG CT, FAIRFIELD, CA 94534-1301 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3281 STERLING AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000377407 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021377407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 309 COAL MINE CT, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1465 |
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 | $1,369,400 (+25.9%) Land $412,500 Building $962,500 | ||
| 2025 | $15,327.00 (+6.79%) | $1,087,730 (+15.35%) Land $424,480 Building $663,250 | |
| 2024 | $14,353.00 (+8.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,198.00 | $943,000 Land $282,900 Building $660,100 | $1,034,280 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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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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 Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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