Alameda County property record for 953 Helen Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,818 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,635 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $408,000 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $8,369 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Sep 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-308-31 |
| Primary APN | 76-308-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,818 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,635 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Street Address | 953 HELEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN LEANDRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94577-2127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00031 BLK: AR: 0076 PAGE: 0308 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOORLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 432100 |
953 Helen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2001.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 953 HELEN AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOFI LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001277053 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 953 HELEN AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 953 HELEN AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2127 |
| Document Number | 0000348922 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020348922 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 953 HELEN AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 953 HELEN AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2127 |
| Document Number | 0000247703 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020247703 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 953 HELEN AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2127 |
| Document Number | 0000103652 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 953 HELEN AVE SAN LEANDRO CA 945772127, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2127 |
| Document Number | 0000103652 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 103652 |
| Name | SOFI LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT 84121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 4, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 953 Helen Ave was $8,369 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | San Leandro City |
| Unified School District | San Leandro Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $607,748 (+0.84%) Land $184,424 Building $430,324 | ||
| 2025 | $8,369.00 Homeowner's exemption | $602,697 Land $180,809 Building $421,888 | |
| 2023 | $7,996.00 Homeowner's exemption | $579,298 Land $173,789 Building $405,509 | $856,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 953 Helen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 953 Helen Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 801 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Unwired.
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