Alameda County property record for 636 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA 94706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 775 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $14,627 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 67-2815-11 |
| Primary APN | 67-2815-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 775 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Street Address | 636 CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94706-1211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00011 BLK: AR: 0067 PAGE: 2815 |
| Legal Subdivision | REGENTE PARK MAP 06 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 420200 |
636 Cornell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Aug 16, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RPM MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017178510 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000106727 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 636 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000119727 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 636 CORNELL AVE ALBANY CA 947061211, ALBANY, CA 94706-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000119727 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 119727 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 636 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000178510 |
| Map Reference | MB22 PG7 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017178510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 636 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000178511 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017178511 |
| Name | RPM MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 636 Cornell Ave was $14,627 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| Unified School District | Albany City Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $892,433 (+1.21%) Land $269,830 Building $629,603 | ||
| 2025 | $14,627.00 Homeowner's exemption | $881,801 Land $264,540 Building $617,261 | |
| 2023 | $14,320.00 Homeowner's exemption | $847,562 Land $254,268 Building $593,294 | $923,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 636 Cornell 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 636 Cornell 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 1,224 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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