4520 Sonora Way, Union City, CA 94587 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 4520 Sonora Way, Union City, CA 94587

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.044 acres (1,896 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$248,000 (Mar 2002)
Tax Bill$5,372 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN483-96-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN483-96-8
Alternative APN
  • 483-0096-008-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area875 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area1,896 sqft (0.044 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address4520 SONORA WAY
CityUNION CITY
StateCA
Zip94587-3854
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00011 BLK: TR: 3211
Legal Tract3211
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionFREMONT
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract440304

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4520 SONORA WAY, UNION CITY, CA 94587-3854
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 1, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 1, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 18, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200296205
Last Transfer DateJul 13, 2007
Transfer Doc0000307635
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address4520 SONORA WAY, UNION CITY, CA 94587-3854
Document Number0000162251
Instrument DateAug 2, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2018
Title CompanyWFG LENDER SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4520 SONORA WAY UNION CITY CA 945873854, UNION CITY, CA 94587-3854

Mortgage

Document Number0000162251
DateAug 20, 2018
Instrument162251
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressTAMPA, FL 33634
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityUnion City
Unified School DistrictNew Haven Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$366,671 (+0.09%) Land $112,101 Building $261,570
2025$5,372.00 (-2.01%) Homeowner's exemption$366,344 (+4.04%) Land $109,903 Building $256,441
2023$5,482.00 Homeowner's exemption$352,121 Land $105,636 Building $246,485$558,360

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1991)
Most Recent ClaimOct 1991 · other causes

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 SystemALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
serves 344,000 people · EPA ID CA0110001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,049 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
RobinsonHSS
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Tekify Fiber & Wireless
Fixed Wireless
580 / 125
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, Unwired.

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