Alameda County property record for 538 E 20th St, Oakland, CA 94606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,733 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $478,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,442 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-275-13 |
| Primary APN | 21-275-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,733 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 538 E 20TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94606-1939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00013 BLK: AR: 0021 PAGE: 0275 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGLEYS MAP/CLINTON |
| Legal Block | 124 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 405500 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 E 20TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-1939 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013294585 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000129144 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 538 E 20TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-1939 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 E 20TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-1939 |
| Document Number | 0000216166 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020216166 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 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 | $590,652 (+0.8%) Land $179,295 Building $418,357 | ||
| 2025 | $9,442.00 (-0.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $585,937 (+4.04%) Land $175,781 Building $410,156 | |
| 2023 | $9,505.00 Homeowner's exemption | $563,188 Land $168,956 Building $394,232 | $831,330 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
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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 1,031 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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