1817 55th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1817 55th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 933 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.084 acres (3,675 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$116,500 (Oct 2008)
Tax Bill$5,117 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Mortgage
Oct 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN35-2397-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN35-2397-6
Alternative APN
  • 035-2397-006-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area933 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area3,675 sqft (0.084 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1817 55TH AVE
CityOAKLAND
StateCA
Zip94621-4313
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00006 BLK: AR: 0035 PAGE: 2397
Legal SubdivisionMELROSE HEIGHTS
Legal Block28
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionOAKLAND
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract407500

Owner

1817 55th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2008.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1817 55TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4313
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MK INV GROUP INC
Oct 15, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JING J MEI

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 7, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 7, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 6, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2008294197
Prior Transfer DateAug 21, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000113185
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1817 55TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4313
Document Number0000049247
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address819 E 23RD ST OAKLAND CA 946062028, OAKLAND, CA 94606-2028

Mortgage

Document Number0000049247
DateMar 2, 2020
Instrument49247
Lender
NameMK INV GROUP INC
AddressDANVILLE, CA 94506
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1817 55TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4313
Document Number0000206246
Instrument DateOct 15, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2018
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1817 55TH AVE OAKLAND CA 946214313, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4313

Mortgage

Document Number0000206246
DateOct 24, 2018
Instrument206246
Lender
NameJING J MEI
Address819 E 23RD ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-2028
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueOct 23, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1817 55th Ave was $5,117.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityOakland City
Unified School DistrictOakland Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$153,013 (+2%) Land $45,904 Building $107,109
2025$5,117.00$150,013 Land $45,004 Building $105,009
2023$4,934.00$144,188 Land $43,256 Building $100,932$339,480

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1817 55th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1981.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1981–2021)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2021 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 3 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1817 55th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 1,191 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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