842 E 20th St, Oakland, CA 94606 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 842 E 20th St, Oakland, CA 94606

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,797 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size0.092 acres (4,010 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$565,000 (Feb 2016)
Tax Bill$10,949 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-271-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-271-11
Alternative APN
  • 021-0271-011-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,797 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Architectural StyleOther
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,010 sqft (0.092 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address842 E 20TH ST
CityOAKLAND
StateCA
Zip94606-2506
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionBLK:125 SUBD:HIGLEYS MAP OF CLINTON
Legal SubdivisionHIGLEYS MAP OF CLINTON
Legal Block125
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionOAKLAND
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract405500

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of October 20, 2025

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address824 20TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607-3314
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual, Secondary Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 10, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Oct 3, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 3, 2018
Deed Document Number0000039777
Last Transfer DateMay 28, 2024
Transfer Doc0000065613
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address842 E 20TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-2506
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address842 E 20TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-2506

Mortgage

Document Number0000061082
DateFeb 10, 2021
Instrument2021061082
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term355 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

October 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 3, 2018
Property Address842 E 20TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-2506
Document Number0000192194
Map ReferenceMB B PG 537
Instrument DateSep 14, 2018
Instrument2018192194
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyENTITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address842 E 20TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-2506

Mortgage

Document Number0000192195
DateOct 3, 2018
Instrument2018192195
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityOakland City
Unified School DistrictOakland Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$10,949.00 (-0.56%) Homeowner's exemption$668,830 (+4.04%) Land $200,649 Building $468,181
2023$11,011.00 Homeowner's exemption$642,861 Land $192,858 Building $450,003

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 SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,031 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.

Nearby Properties on E 20th St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number