524 E 21st St, Oakland, CA 94606 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 524 E 21st St, Oakland, CA 94606

Property Summary

Property TypeQuadplex
Details11 bd · 8 ba · 5,164 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$250,000 (Aug 1999)
Tax Bill$12,274 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Transfer
Jan 2023 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-280-34

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-280-34
Alternative APNs
  • 021-0280-034-00
  • 021 028001800

Interior

Bedrooms11 Beds
Full Baths8 Baths
Total Rooms23 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,164 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address524 E 21ST ST
CityOAKLAND
StateCA
Zip94606-5413
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00001 BLK: PM: 0308 PAGE: 0055
Legal SubdivisionHIGHLEYS MAP/CLINTON
Legal Block133
Legal Lot Number133
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionOAKLAND
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract405500

Owner

524 E 21st St, a quadplex, is held in a trust since December 2023.

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address524 E 21ST ST, 2, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5409
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 2, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 30, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
EAST WEST BANK
Nov 7, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Nov 7, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
BINA MAYANI LINDELL
Apr 20, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BOSTON PRIVATE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 6, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 6, 1999 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 3, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1999298957
Last Transfer DateDec 14, 2023
Transfer Doc0000000360
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 2, 2024
Property Address524 E 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5413
Document Number0000000360
Map ReferenceMB 308 PG 55
Instrument DateDec 14, 2023
Instrument2024000360
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 19, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address524 E 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5413

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address524 E 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5413
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address524 E 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5413

Mortgage

Document Number0000009201
DateJan 30, 2023
Instrument2023009201
Lender
NameEAST WEST BANK
TypeBank
AddressEL MONTE, CA 91731
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.12%
Type Change DateFeb 1, 2028
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.25%
Max Rate At Change12.1%
Index1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate12.1%

November 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateNov 7, 2022
Property Address524 E 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5413
Document Number0000182382
Map ReferenceMB 308 PG 55
Instrument DateOct 25, 2022
Instrument2022182382
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address524 E 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5413

November 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateNov 7, 2022
Property Address524 E 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5413
Document Number0000182381
Map ReferenceMB 308 PG 55
Instrument DateOct 25, 2022
Instrument2022182381
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address524 E 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5413

Mortgage

Document Number0000182383
DateNov 7, 2022
Instrument2022182383
Lender
NameBINA MAYANI LINDELL
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address524 E 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5413
Document Number0000265618
Instrument DateApr 20, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address172 ESTATES DR OAKLAND CA 946113314, OAKLAND, CA 94611-3314

Mortgage

Document Number0000265618
DateOct 8, 2020
Instrument265618
Lender
NameBOSTON PRIVATE BK
TypeBank
AddressBOSTON, MA 02109
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueOct 7, 2025

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 E 21st St was $12,274.

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityOakland City
Unified School DistrictOakland Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$646,055 (+2%) Land $117,569 Building $528,486
2025$12,274.00$633,391 Land $115,265 Building $518,126
2023$12,097.00$608,802 Land $110,790 Building $498,012

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 524 E 21st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 524 E 21st 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,031 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.

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