686 James St, Livermore, CA 94551 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 686 James St, Livermore, CA 94551

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,698 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.115 acres (4,999 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$4,379 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN98-302-1-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN98-302-1-2
Alternative APN
  • 098-0302-001-02

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,698 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,999 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport

Location & Zoning

Street Address686 JAMES ST
CityLIVERMORE
StateCA
Zip94551-2758
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00003 BLK: 000D TR: 1115
Legal Tract1115
Legal BlockD
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionLIVERMORE-PLEASANTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract451404

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1619 RADCLIFFE RD, LIVERMORE, CA 94550-5055
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 9, 2022
Transfer Doc0000055113
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 16, 2022
Property Address686 JAMES ST, LIVERMORE, CA 94551-2758
Document Number0000055113
Map ReferenceMB 31 PG 61
Instrument DateMar 9, 2022
Instrument2022055113
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyCAL LAND TITLE COMPANY

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
Address1619 RADCLIFFE RD, LIVERMORE, CA 94550-5055

Mortgage

Document Number0000055114
DateMar 16, 2022
Instrument2022055114
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityLivermore City
Unified School DistrictLivermore Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$228,228 (+2%) Land $194,480 Building $33,748
2025$4,379.00 (+4.71%)$223,753 (+4.04%) Land $190,667 Building $33,086
2023$4,182.00$215,066 Land $183,264 Building $31,802

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

Flood

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

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 SystemCALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - LIVERMORE
private · serves 60,414 people · EPA ID CA0110003
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ZONE 7 WATER AGENCY
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Also Mapped HereCITY OF LIVERMORE
Lead8 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 744 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

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