Alameda County property record for 470 38th St, Oakland, CA 94609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,156 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $20,054 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-972-25 |
| Primary APN | 12-972-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,156 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,725 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 470 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94609-2729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00025 BLK: AR: 0012 PAGE: 0972 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTON |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 401100 |
470 38th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 470 38TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609-2729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202294245 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 4, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000103750 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 470 38TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609-2729 |
| Document Number | 0000094245 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022094245 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $20,930.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 470 38TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609-2729 |
| Document Number | 0000094246 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022094246 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 470 38th St was $20,054 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Oakland City |
| Unified School District | Oakland Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,400,145 (+1.49%) Land $422,143 Building $985,002 | ||
| 2025 | $20,054.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,379,560 Land $413,868 Building $965,692 | |
| 2023 | $20,407.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,326,000 Land $397,800 Building $928,200 | $1,258,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 470 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 470 38th 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 857 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 · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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