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Alameda County

Clear, current 2026 mortgage and refinance loan limits for homeowners in Alameda County, California. Use the verified baseline numbers below to calculate your refinance payment, evaluate your home equity, and monitor when rate alerts make refinancing advantageous.

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2026 limits

2026 Mortgage Loan Limits

Alameda County

Conforming Loan Limits

Per property
1 unit$1,249,125
2 units$1,599,375
3 units$1,933,200
4 units$2,402,625

FHA Loan Limits

Per property
1 unit$1,249,125
2 units$1,599,375
3 units$1,933,200
4 units$2,402,625

Source: Official Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and HUD loan limit schedules. Conforming data represents conventional maximums. Last synchronized: 2026 update cycle.

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Refinance Payment Estimate

Estimate Your Refinance in Alameda County

Use your current mortgage details to estimate a new refinance payment and potential monthly savings.

Estimated New Monthly Payment$2,528Principal & interest only
Home value − mortgage balance
Mortgage balance ÷ home value
Added to the proposed new loan
Proposed New Loan Amount$400,000
Estimated New Payment$2,528
Estimated Monthly SavingsAdd current rate

Estimates include principal and interest only. Taxes, insurance, closing costs, and mortgage insurance are not included.

About Alameda

A local view of the market.

Alameda County, CA, has a competitive real estate market with median home values around $1.1 million in 2024, influenced by its proximity to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The high demand and limited supply drive up home prices, especially in desirable areas. Oakland, the largest city, has a population of approximately 440,000, while Berkeley (123,000) and Fremont (231,000) are other major cities offering urban and suburban living. Alameda County offers a mix of urban and suburban lifestyles with a strong economy centered on tech, healthcare, and education. Known for its diverse culture, vibrant arts, and proximity to the Bay Area, it attracts professionals, families, and students.

County snapshot

Market context.

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Public location data associated with this county record. Optional fields are shown only when present in the source.

Market areaSan Francisco-Oakland-BerkeleyMapped market area
Area code41860CBSA / MSA reference
Featured communitiesFremont · Newark · BerkeleyFrom the county record
Data year2026Aligned with this limit record
FremontNewarkBerkeley
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Refinancing in Alameda County

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