Alameda County property record for 970 21st St, Oakland, CA 94607
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,953 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,385 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-412-12 |
| Primary APN | 5-412-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,953 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,800 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Street Address | 970 21ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94607-3364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00012 BLK: AR: 0005 PAGE: 0412 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHERN EXT |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 1&2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 402400 |
970 21st St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607-3364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014312332 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000232294 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 970 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607-3364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 970 21ST ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607-3364 |
| Document Number | 0000321561 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020321561 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 21st St was $12,385 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% from the year before.
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 | $789,795 (+2.02%) Land $239,038 Building $557,757 | |
| 2025 | $12,385.00 (+3.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $774,175 Land $234,352 Building $546,823 |
| 2024 | $11,919.00 (-4.59%) | |
| 2023 | $12,493.00 Homeowner's exemption | $750,847 Land $225,254 Building $525,593 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 970 21st 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 970 21st 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 883 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 · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.
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