Alameda County Profile

Recreation

Alameda County and vicinity has a number of ways to get outdoors. In addition to the municipal parks, the East Bay region boasts an impressive network of regional parks. Covering more than 96,000 acres, these parks are under the auspices of the East Bay Regional Park District.

Just over the border in Contra Costa County, Mt. Diablo State Park offers hiking, horesback riding, bike trails, and camping, and fantastic views for miles in every direction from its namesake's 3,849 foot peak.

Government

Government offices in Alameda County that one may need to contact during a real estate transaction (if only for background or general information) include those listed below. Often much of what you need is provided by your title company in its preliminary report, but depending on the complexity of the parcel or the issues you uncover, you may need to work with some of the departments below. Your Realtor® can help you through the maze.

Before ordering inspections from a county or other government official, the California purchase agreement generally requires written permission from the seller. A more likely scenario is ordering private inspections but calling the county for more detailed area information or parcel information related to development).

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