Alameda County property record for 696 Sonoma Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,382 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $685,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,114 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 99-308-79 |
| Primary APN | 99-308-79 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,382 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 696 SONOMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LIVERMORE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94550-4061 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00021 BLK: TR: 2264 |
| Legal Subdivision | 2264 LIVERMORE |
| Legal Tract | 2264 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LIVERMORE-PLEASANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 451701 |
696 Sonoma Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 696 SONOMA AVE, LIVERMORE, CA 94550-4061 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit 1ST UNITED CREDIT UNION |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016185026 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000106951 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 696 SONOMA AVE, LIVERMORE, CA 94550-4061 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Title Company | MEMBERS TITLE COMPANY/CA INC, MEMBERS TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 696 SONOMA AVE, LIVERMORE, CA 94550-4061 |
| Document Number | 0000145671 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023145671 |
| Name | 1ST UNITED CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Address | PLEASANTON, CA 94588 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 12, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 696 SONOMA AVE, LIVERMORE, CA 94550-4061 |
| Document Number | 0000106951 |
| Map Reference | MB 44 PG 74&75 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021106951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 696 SONOMA AVE, LIVERMORE, CA 94550-4061 |
| Document Number | 0000106952 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021106952 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 696 SONOMA AVE, LIVERMORE, CA 94550-4061 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORT ORINDA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 696 SONOMA AVE, LIVERMORE, CA 94550-4061 |
| Document Number | 0000235504 |
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| Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020235504 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 696 Sonoma Ave was $10,114 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Livermore City |
| Unified School District | Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $803,882 (+1.12%) Land $307,780 Building $503,102 | ||
| 2025 | $10,114.00 Homeowner's exemption | $794,983 Land $301,745 Building $493,238 | |
| 2023 | $9,769.00 Homeowner's exemption | $764,117 Land $290,030 Building $474,087 | $1,056,420 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 696 Sonoma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| 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.
The area around 696 Sonoma 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 |
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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 | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - LIVERMORE private · serves 60,414 people · EPA ID CA0110003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ZONE 7 WATER AGENCY |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | CITY OF LIVERMORE |
| Lead | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 348 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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