Alameda County property record for 688 27th St, Oakland, CA 94612
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,727 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,001 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9-691-14 |
| Primary APN | 9-691-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,727 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 688 27TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94612-1108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R50 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00014 BLK: AR: 0009 PAGE: 0691 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITCHER MAP 02 |
| Legal Block | 2024 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45&46 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 401400 |
688 27th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 688 27TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94612-1108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201277859 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000077860 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 688 27th St was $7,001 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $402,951 (+0.26%) Land $122,985 Building $286,966 | ||
| 2025 | $7,001.00 Homeowner's exemption | $401,916 Land $120,575 Building $281,341 | |
| 2023 | $7,002.00 Homeowner's exemption | $386,313 Land $115,894 Building $270,419 | $698,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 688 27th St 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 688 27th St 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 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, Google Fiber, Sail Internet, Sonic Telecom, Verizon.
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