Alameda County property record for 515 Forest St, Oakland, CA 94618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,479 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,941 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-1258-3 |
| Primary APN | 14-1258-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,479 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 4,320 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 515 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94618-1274 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: AR: 0014 PAGE: 1258 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK-LAWN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2&3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 400200 |
515 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2003.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 FOREST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1274 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000233000 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 515 Forest St was $7,941 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 | $477,252 (+0.53%) Land $145,467 Building $338,785 | ||
| 2025 | $7,941.00 Homeowner's exemption | $474,756 Land $142,614 Building $332,142 | |
| 2023 | $7,972.00 Homeowner's exemption | $456,323 Land $137,077 Building $319,246 | $1,639,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 515 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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.
The area around 515 Forest 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 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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