Alameda County property record for 6856 Simson St, Oakland, CA 94605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,142 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $149,500 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,165 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37A-2778-9 |
| Primary APN | 37A-2778-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,142 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,125 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Street Address | 6856 SIMSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94605-2225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00009 BLK: AR: 037A PAGE: 2778 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLSMONT |
| Legal Lot Number | 423 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 408200 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6856 SIMSON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-2225 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997124387 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000471803 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 6856 SIMSON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-2225 |
| Document Number | 0000143463 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025143463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6856 SIMSON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-2225 |
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 | $241,343 (-0.87%) Land $74,586 Building $173,757 | ||
| 2025 | $5,165.00 (+3.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $243,473 (+4.04%) Land $73,123 Building $170,350 | |
| 2023 | $4,989.00 Homeowner's exemption | $234,020 Land $70,284 Building $163,736 | $615,330 |
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 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 919 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 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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