Alameda County property record for 474 Taurus Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,559 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,964 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $15,203 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48G-7436-35 |
| Primary APN | 48G-7436-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,559 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,964 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 474 TAURUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94611-2018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00035 BLK: AR: 048G PAGE: 7436 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRIEWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 163&1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 404400 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 474 TAURUS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94611-2018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
| Nov 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Apr 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021203783 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 11, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057910 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 474 TAURUS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94611-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000203783 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021203783 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15,295.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 474 TAURUS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94611-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000203784 |
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| Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021203784 |
| Name | EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 474 TAURUS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94611-2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 474 TAURUS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94611-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000319357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020319357 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 474 TAURUS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94611-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000105575 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY, BOSTON NAT'L TITLE AGCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 474 TAURUS AVE OAKLAND CA 946112018, OAKLAND, CA 94611-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000105575 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 105575 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 6, 2050 |
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 | $909,000 (-11.6%) Land $274,800 Building $641,200 | ||
| 2025 | $15,203.00 (-0.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,028,298 (+4.04%) Land $308,489 Building $719,809 | |
| 2023 | $15,349.00 Homeowner's exemption | $988,380 Land $296,514 Building $691,866 | $981,990 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
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 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 580 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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