Alameda County property record for 889 Hillside Ave, Albany, CA 94706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,101 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-2753-9-3 |
| Primary APN | 66-2753-9-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,050 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Street Address | 889 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94706-1023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: 0006 AR: 0066 PAGE: 2753 ;LOT: 00003 BLK: 0009 AR: 0066 PAGE: 2753 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERRITO HILL |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-9 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 420301 |
889 Hillside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1994.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 551, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-0551 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 31, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000129822 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 889 HILLSIDE AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1023 |
| Document Number | 0000101160 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 70 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023101160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 551, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-0551 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 889 HILLSIDE AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1023 |
| Document Number | 0000101161 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 70 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023101161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 551, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-0551 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 889 Hillside Ave was $5,101 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| Unified School District | Albany City Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $105,536 (-4.34%) Land $29,009 Building $83,527 | ||
| 2025 | $5,101.00 Homeowner's exemption | $110,329 Land $28,440 Building $81,889 | |
| 2023 | $4,476.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,046 Land $27,336 Building $78,710 | $1,317,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 889 Hillside 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 |
| 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 889 Hillside 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 | 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 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| 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, Sonic Telecom.
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