Alameda County, CA

Alameda County, CA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Alameda County, California. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Alameda County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Alameda County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesAlameda County Assessor Property Searchpropinfo.acgov.org
  • Official portal for property assessment information.
  • Requires parcel number or address for search.
Deeds and recorded documentsAlameda County Clerk-Recorder Real Property Recordsauditor.alamedacountyca.gov/clerk-recorder-real-property-recording/
  • Provides access to recorded documents from 1969 to present.
  • Does not provide lien research.
Property taxesAlameda County Treasurer-Tax Collectorpropertytax.alamedacountyca.gov
  • Portal for secured and unsecured property tax payments and lookup.
GIS and parcel mapsAlameda County Assessor Parcel Viewerwww.acassessor.org/homeowners/parcel-viewer/
  • Informational parcel maps; not a legal survey.
  • Data is for assessment purposes only.
Permits and building recordsAlameda County Permit Portalpermit.acgov.org
  • Covers unincorporated areas of Alameda County.
  • City-specific permits must be accessed via individual city websites.
Zoning and land useAlameda County Zoning Vieweraccda.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html
  • Public Access Map (PAM) for zoning information.
  • Zoning ordinances are also available via Municode.
County data

Alameda County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$1,122,955

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$601,243

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$8,416

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.79%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Alameda County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Oakland$768,545$481,3991.00%$8,051
Fremont$1,491,994$721,6150.61%$8,783
Hayward$840,369$503,9410.73%$6,298
Livermore$1,112,892$691,6380.77%$8,868
Berkeley$1,490,528$674,2530.85%$11,935
Pleasanton$1,548,414$891,3070.71%$10,306
San Leandro$828,076$467,8980.77%$6,409
Dublin$1,302,279$928,0530.92%$12,622
Castro Valley$1,116,127$612,0690.73%$7,926
Alameda$1,204,532$678,2210.87%$10,116
FAQ

Alameda County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Alameda County?

Use the official Alameda County Assessor Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Alameda County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Alameda County?

Use the official Alameda County Clerk-Recorder Real Property Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Alameda County?

Use the official Alameda County Assessor Parcel Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Alameda County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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