3859 West St, Oakland (Emeryville), CA 94608 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 3859 West St, Oakland, CA 94608

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,336 sqft · built 1904
Lot Size0.099 acres (4,316 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$220,500 (May 2014)
Tax Bill$9,266 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Mortgage
Nov 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-960-16

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-960-16
Alternative APN
  • 012-0960-016-00

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units3 Units
Building Area2,336 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1904
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,316 sqft (0.099 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address3859 WEST ST
CityEMERYVILLE
StateCA
Zip94608-3840
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00016 BLK: AR: 0012 PAGE: 0960
Legal SubdivisionMAJOR GIVEN
Legal BlockE
Legal Lot Number4&3
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionOAKLAND
Census Block Group6
Census Block6011
Census Tract401000

Owner

3859 West St, a triplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2014.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address202 W SUPERIOR ST, 721, DULUTH, MN 55802-1915
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Nov 9, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 9, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 9, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 13, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2014117377
Last Transfer DateJul 8, 2014
Transfer Doc0000170419
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address3859 WEST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-3840
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 26, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address111 BROADWAY 101, 101, OAKLAND, CA 94607-3730

Mortgage

Document Number0000047179
DateApr 27, 2023
Instrument2023047179
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.65%
Type Change DateMay 1, 2030
Change FrequencyMonthly
Min Rate At Change3.95%
Index1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate10.9%

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address3859 WEST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-3840
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000248458
DateNov 9, 2017
Instrument2017248458
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.8%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateJan 1, 2018
Change FrequencyMonthly
Min Rate At Change2.15%
Max Rate At Change9.95%
Index11th District COF

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3859 West St was $9,266.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityOakland City
Unified School DistrictOakland Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$475,121 (+2%) Land $142,536 Building $332,585
2025$9,266.00$465,807 Land $139,742 Building $326,065
2023$9,162.00$447,723 Land $134,317 Building $313,406

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3859 West St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 3859 West St 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 RiskNot 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 SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 1,000 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.

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