Alameda County property record for 481 Capistrano Dr, Oakland, CA 94603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,189 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,482 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 45-5396-27 |
| Primary APN | 45-5396-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,189 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,160 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Street Address | 481 CAPISTRANO DR |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94603-3519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00027 BLK: TR: 0711 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 711 |
| Legal Tract | 0711 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 409200 |
481 Capistrano Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2004.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 CAPISTRANO DR, OAKLAND, CA 94603-3519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000420852 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 481 CAPISTRANO DR, OAKLAND, CA 94603-3519 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 CAPISTRANO DR, OAKLAND, CA 94603-3519 |
| Document Number | 0000024956 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024024956 |
| Name | FIRST UNITED CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PLEASANTON, CA 94588 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 13, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Capistrano Dr was $2,482 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 | $42,265 (-12.49%) Land $19,756 Building $29,509 | ||
| 2025 | $2,482.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,300 Land $19,369 Building $28,931 | |
| 2023 | $2,338.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,424 Land $18,617 Building $27,807 | $535,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Capistrano Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 481 Capistrano Dr 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 980 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 in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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