Alameda County property record for 856 61st St, Oakland, CA 94608
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,477 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,873 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage May 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-1435-3 |
| Primary APN | 16-1435-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,477 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 856 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | EMERYVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94608-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: AR: 0016 PAGE: 1435 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARADISE PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16&17 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 400700 |
856 61st St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2014.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 61ST ST, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| May 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF THE WEST |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF THE WEST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014120219 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000553020 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 856 61ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 61ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000260937 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020260937 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 856 61ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000115061 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856-858 61ST ST OAKLAND CA 946081428, OAKLAND, CA 94608-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000115061 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 115061 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OMAHA, NE 68154 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 17, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 856 61ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000001063 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 61ST ST OAKLAND CA 946081428, OAKLAND, CA 94608-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000001063 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1063 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OMAHA, NE 68154 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 2, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 61st St was $12,873.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $813,450 (+1.13%) Land $191,298 Building $629,152 | |
| 2025 | $12,873.00 | $804,367 Land $187,548 Building $616,819 |
| 2023 | $12,983.00 | $773,138 Land $180,267 Building $592,871 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 856 61st St 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 |
| 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 856 61st 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 1,068 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 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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