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1553 5th St, Alameda, CA 94501 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1553 5th St, Alameda, CA 94501

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,035 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$720,000 (Nov 2008)
Tax Bill$10,872 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Transfer
Aug 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN74-449-21

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN74-449-21
Alternative APN
  • 074-0449-021-00

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,035 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1553 5TH ST
CityALAMEDA
StateCA
Zip94501-6657
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00021 BLK: AR: 0074 PAGE: 0449
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionALAMEDA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4005
Census Tract427700

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1553 5TH ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-6657
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 24, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Aug 24, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA
Nov 7, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 20, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2008334704
Last Transfer DateAug 14, 2020
Transfer Doc0000206973
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateAug 24, 2020
Property Address1553 5TH ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-6657
Document Number0000206971
Instrument DateAug 14, 2020
Instrument206971
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1553 5TH ST ALAMEDA CA 945016657, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-6657

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateAug 24, 2020
Property Address1553 5TH ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-6657
Document Number0000206973
Instrument DateAug 14, 2020
Instrument206973
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2020
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address1553 5TH ST ALAMEDA CA 945016657, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-6657

Mortgage

Document Number206972
DateAug 24, 2020
Instrument206972
Lender
NameBETTER MTG CORP ISAOA
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10271
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 23, 2050

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateNov 7, 2017
Property Address1553 5TH ST, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-6657
Document Number0000246007
Instrument DateOct 31, 2017
Instrument246007
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1553 5TH ST #B ALAMEDA CA 945016657, B, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-6657

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityAlameda City
Unified School DistrictAlameda City Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$773,385 (+1.08%) Land $230,318 Building $550,067
2025$10,872.00 (+6.55%) Homeowner's exemption$765,085 (+4.04%) Land $225,802 Building $539,283
2023$10,204.00 Homeowner's exemption$735,383 Land $217,036 Building $518,347

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 869 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber		10,000 / 10,000
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless		300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless		250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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