About this list
Looking for a Alameda County, CA distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Alameda County, California, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 1,636,630 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Alameda County ranks #22 among U.S. counties by population. The county sits inside the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area (4,630,041 residents).
Pricing: 25 free records for Alameda County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Alameda County, CA” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Alameda County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 1,636,630 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | -2.7% |
| Housing units | 637,212 |
| Vacant housing units | 38,966 (6.1%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 325,509 (54.4%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 272,737 (45.6%) |
| Median home value | $1,090,100 |
| Median gross rent | $2,357/month |
| Median household income | $129,367 |
| Median year homes were built | 1969 |
| Median age of residents | 39.0 |
What the Numbers Mean for Alameda County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 6.1% of Alameda County's housing units (38,966 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, below the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Alameda County was built in 1969, about 11 years earlier than the U.S. median (1980). Older housing stock often means aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, which is steady repair work for contractors and handyman crews and a lever for investors pricing rehabs.
- Prices. The median home value of $1,090,100 is 228% above the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 8.4 times the county's median household income of $129,367. A high price-to-income ratio means any discount to market value is large in dollar terms, which is why wholesalers watch spreads closely in counties like this.
- Tenure. Renters make up 45.6% of occupied homes in Alameda County, well above the national 34.8%. That usually means more landlord-owned and absentee-owned property, so mailing addresses that differ from the property address matter when you work this county.
- Population trend. Alameda County lost 2.7% of its population between 2020 and 2025 (net migration -5,587 in 2025). Shrinking demand can raise motivation among sellers who cannot wait out the market, and it makes careful comps essential for buyers.
How Investors and Contractors Use Alameda County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Alameda County before they reach the MLS. With about 325,509 owner-occupied and 272,737 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
Nearby and Similar Counties
- Sacramento County, CA distressed property list
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- Contra Costa County, CA distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
- San Francisco County, CA distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
- San Mateo County, CA distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
Browse all counties in the Distressed Properties collection, or read the Motivated Seller Lists guide.
Alameda County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Alameda County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Alameda County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Alameda County, CA”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Alameda County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 637,212 housing units in Alameda County, of which 598,246 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.