Alameda County property record for 497 Forest St, Oakland, CA 94618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,230 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-1258-8-2 |
| Primary APN | 14-1258-8-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 497 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94618-1207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RH1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: 0008 AR: 0014 PAGE: 1258 |
| Legal Subdivision | VERNON PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 400200 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 FOREST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010160 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $253,586 (+2%) Land $206,800 Building $46,786 | ||
| 2025 | $5,230.00 (+1.34%) | $248,615 (+4.04%) Land $202,746 Building $45,869 | |
| 2023 | $5,161.00 | $238,962 Land $194,874 Building $44,088 | $1,449,720 |
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 | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 | 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 1,187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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