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Instant Access to Alameda County, CA Property Records

  • Owner(s)
  • Deed Records
  • Loans & Liens
  • Values
  • Taxes
  • Building Permits
  • Purchase History
  • Property Details
  • And More!

Alameda County, California, has 14 incorporated cities within it. Alameda County Property Records document land ownership, transfers, and interests in the county through various documents like deeds, mortgages, liens, parcel maps, assessments, and more.

Alameda County property records illuminate the local real estate landscape, indicating an average home value of $1,065,850.00, with residents contributing a median rent of $2,228.50.

Furthermore, the county boasts a median household income averaging around $121,609.00, with property owners facing an average property tax rate of 0.74% based on the assessed value of their properties.

For assessment roll data, property transfer records, and property characteristics, visit the Alameda County assessor's office. For real estate documents like deeds and mortgages, request them online, by mail, or in person at the clerk-recorder's office. To request a public record at the clerk-recorder's Office, one will need an instrument number, book and page number, or reel and image number.

Fees for getting property records in Alameda County, CA, vary based on document, office, and method - online, by mail, or in person.

Typically, plain copies of Alameda County property records from the Clerk-Recorder are $3.50 per page, while certified copies are $4.50 for the first page and $3.50 for each additional page. On the other hand, the Assessor's Office charges a $5 minimum fee to copy up to 4 pages of a property file, then $1 per added or certified page.

Zoning information for properties in Alameda County can be verified by contacting the Alameda County Planning Department or checking with the local city planning department where the property is located.

Alameda County Property Statistics

For an easier overview of the difference in tax rates between counties, explore the charts below. You can also get additional insights on median home values, income levels and homeownership rates in your area.

Median Rent

Alameda County
$2,228.50
California
$1,260.00
National
$840.25

Median Property Tax Rate

Alameda County
0.74%
California
0.69%
National
0.74%

Median Home Value

Alameda County
$1,065,850.00
California
$403,775.00
National
$173,750.00

Median Income

Alameda County
$121,609.00
California
$78,109.75
National
$65,108.00

Unemployment Rate (%)

Alameda County
3.25%
California
3.72 %
National
2.87 %

Renter Occupied Housing (%)

Alameda County
40.54%
California
33.49 %
National
21.81 %
Alameda

Property Tax Records in Alameda County, CA

Alameda County calculates property taxes using a property's assessed value and applicable tax rates. These records show historical and current tax amounts, property characteristics, and assessed valuations.

Accessing this data helps buyers, sellers, investors, and property managers analyze costs, evaluate opportunities, and verify property-related information with confidence when engaging in real estate transactions or portfolio planning.

Alameda County Property Tax Information

Those who are looking for specific property tax information and other property details in Alameda County, CA, can find them through these channels:

Property Tax Assessors

Alameda County property tax assessors determine the assessed value of real estate, which directly impacts how much tax a homeowner owes. These values can change yearly, raising or lowering the property tax due. Property owners can view their assessments, parcel maps, and tax details online through the Property Assessment Information page or at the Assessor's Office.

If a property owner disagrees with the assessed value, they have the right to file an appeal through the Assessment Appeals Board.

Property Treasurer-Tax Collector

The Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector offers a Property Tax Portal for paying or looking up property taxes online, instantly and securely. Users can access real property or business/personal property tax details, including secured, supplemental, or unsecured tax bills.

Property Appraisers

To obtain the appraised value of a property in Alameda County, CA, a licensed real estate appraiser must be hired to conduct a market-based evaluation or use third-party tools like PropertyChecker for convenience.

This appraised value represents the property's fair market value, what it would likely sell for under current market conditions. It is commonly used during home sales, refinancing, or legal proceedings.

In contrast, the assessed value is determined by the Alameda County Assessor's Office and is used solely for calculating property taxes. This value is typically lower than the market value due to the limitations set by California's Proposition 13, which restricts annual increases unless there is a change in ownership or major improvements.

Property Parcel Search

A parcel number in Alameda County, CA, is a unique identifier assigned to a specific piece of land for property tax and recordkeeping purposes. Property owners and researchers can use this number to search for detailed information through the county's Parcel Viewer.

By entering a parcel number, users can access property maps, lot dimensions, zoning designations, and nearby parcel data. This tool is especially helpful for locating property boundaries, planning developments, or verifying land use classifications tied to a specific parcel.

Tax Assessor

Free Property Tax Lookup

  • Total Parcels: 473,772
  • Commercial Parcels: 22,531
  • Residential Parcels: 416,260
  • Other Parcels: 34,981
  • Tax Amount Population: 93.85%
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Last Assr Update: 2022-10-17
  • Tape Cutoff Date: 2022-07-01
  • Assessment Year: 2022
  • FIPS Code: 06001

Recorder

  • Deed Min: 1989-01-03
  • Deed Max: 2023-03-22
  • Commercial Deed Docs: 266,339
  • Residential Deed Docs: 1,851,421
  • Mortgage Min: 1989-01-03
  • Mortgage Max: 2023-03-22
  • Commercial Mortgage Docs: 135,605
  • Residential Mortgage Docs: 1,968,706
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Deed Docs: 2,117,760
  • Mortgage Docs: 2,104,311

AVM

  • County Population: 473772
  • Most Current Valuation Date: 2023-03-21
  • Total Parcels: 360,046
  • Residential Parcels: 360,046
  • FIPS Code: 06001

Geocode

  • Total Parcels: 472,267
  • Geocode Unavailable: 0
  • Parcel-Centroid Geocodes: 467,660
  • Street-Level Geocodes: 1,644
  • Other Geocodes: 2,963
  • FIPS Code: 06001

Foreclosure

  • State FIPs: 06
  • County FIPs: 001
  • Judicial/Non-Judicial: Non-Judicial
  • Min Recording Date: 1999-06-15
  • NOD Document Count: 348631
  • NOD Max Recording Date: 2023-04-07
  • NTS Document Count: 679205
  • NTS Max Recording Date: 2023-04-10
  • LP Document Count: 100
  • LP MaxRecording Date: 2015-05-04
  • NOS Document Count: 2
  • NOS Max Recording Date: N/A

Assignment and Release

  • FIPs: 06001
  • Total Records: 1544195
  • Assignment Min Recording Date: 2004-04-15
  • Assignment Max Recording Date: 2023-03-24
  • Assignment Doc Count: 171550
  • Release Min Recording Date: 2001-12-11
  • Release Max Recording Date: 2023-03-24
  • Release Doc Count: 1369823
  • Other Min Recording Date: 2005-06-02
  • Other Max Recording Date: 2022-12-21
  • Other Doc Count: 2822

Alameda County Registrar of Deeds

In Alameda County, CA, the Clerk-Recorder's Office maintains the registrar of deeds/official property records such as deeds, liens, mortgages, and ownership history.

These documents are essential for verifying legal ownership, financial obligations tied to properties, and historical transfers. They are thus closely connected to property tax records, which rely on accurate ownership and transaction data.

Those interested can search or request records online through the county's Ordering Official Public Records system, by mail, or in person. To request a record, provide an instrument number, book and page number, or reel and image number.

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder

Address: 1106 Madison Street
Phone: 510-272-6362
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Email: CROCustomerService@acgov.org
Website: https://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/
Official Records Search: https://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/opr/index.htm
eRecording: https://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/realpropertyfees.htm

Municipality-Level Property Tax Information

The following lists the five biggest cities in Alameda County, CA, including details on property tax records and other relevant property information in each location.

Oakland

Oakland property tax records are primarily managed by the Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector. Residents can search for property tax bills and payment details by parcel number or address on the county's official portal.

For city-specific information, Oakland's Online Permit Center provides access to zoning details, permit history, and planning applications through the Accela Citizen Access system. Additionally, the Planning & Building Records Unit offers assistance for property-related public records requests.

Fremont

Fremont residents can view business/personal property tax details through the County Treasurer-Tax Collector.

For city-level records, Fremont's Citizen Access Portal allows users to search for building permits and plan records by address. The GIS Map Viewer provides interactive maps displaying zoning boundaries, general plan layers, and parcel information.

For details about easements, property boundaries, or taxable building areas, reach out to the Alameda County Assessor's Office or the Clerk-Recorder's Office.

Hayward

Property tax details in Hayward are accessible through the Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector's website. The city's Property Records Research page guides users through obtaining building permit history and other property-related documents.

The Hayward Prospector is a GIS-based tool that provides assessor information, zoning details, demographics, and nearby business information for specific parcels. For mapping services, the city's GIS portal offers various layers, including zoning and land use.

Berkeley

Berkeley property tax records can be viewed through the Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector's portal.

For city-specific information, Berkeley's Property Information Lookup allows users to search by address or parcel number to access zoning permit history and property details. The Community GIS Portal provides interactive maps for exploring zoning districts, land use, and other planning-related information.

San Leandro

San Leandro residents can access property tax information through the Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector's website. The city's GeoSL Property Lookup Map provides interactive access to zoning information, general plan land use designations, and parcel data.

For planning resources, the Other Planning Resources page offers links to public records databases and Alameda County Assessor records.

Instant Access to Alameda County, CA Property Records

  • Owner(s)
  • Deed Records
  • Loans & Liens
  • Values
  • Taxes
  • Building Permits
  • Purchase History
  • Property Details
  • And More!