Alameda County property record for 438 E Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA 94577
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,469 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $11,370 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-309-18 |
| Primary APN | 76-309-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,469 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,840 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Street Address | 438 E MERLE CT |
|---|---|
| City | SAN LEANDRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94577-2035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBD:DUTTON MANOR ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | DUTTON MANOR ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 432100 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 438 E MERLE CT, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018139739 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 438 E MERLE CT, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2035 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 E MERLE CT, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000152594 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021152594 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 438 E MERLE CT, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000139739 |
| Map Reference | MB 27 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018139739 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 E MERLE CT, 438, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2035 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 438 E MERLE CT, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000139740 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018139740 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | San Leandro City |
| Unified School District | San Leandro Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,370.00 (+5.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $844,024 (+4.96%) Land $250,987 Building $593,037 |
| 2023 | $10,805.00 Homeowner's exemption | $804,141 Land $241,242 Building $562,899 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 801 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 | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Unwired.
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