Alameda County property record for 542 Haight Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,429 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,310 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,957 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-441-4 |
| Primary APN | 74-441-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,429 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,310 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Street Address | 542 HAIGHT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-3266 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00018 BLK: MP: 0009 PAGE: 0027 ;LOT: 00019 BLK: MP: 0009 PAGE: 0027 |
| Legal Subdivision | VICTOR RUTHHARDT |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 427700 |
542 Haight Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 HAIGHT AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3266 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Haight Ave was $5,957 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Alameda City |
| Unified School District | Alameda City Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $400,201 (+0.25%) Land $122,160 Building $285,041 | ||
| 2025 | $5,957.00 Homeowner's exemption | $399,218 Land $119,765 Building $279,453 | |
| 2023 | $5,591.00 Homeowner's exemption | $383,718 Land $115,115 Building $268,603 | $973,170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Haight Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 542 Haight Ave 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 869 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 · Fixed Wireless, 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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