4552 Ellen St, Oakland, CA 94601 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 4552 Ellen St, Oakland, CA 94601

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,683 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$515,000 (May 2015)
Tax Bill$10,312 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Transfer
Oct 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN36-2412-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN36-2412-20
Alternative APN
  • 036-2412-020-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,683 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address4552 ELLEN ST
CityOAKLAND
StateCA
Zip94601-4729
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00020 BLK: AR: 0036 PAGE: 2412
Legal SubdivisionFRUITVALE BLVD
Legal BlockF
Legal Lot Number26&27
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionOAKLAND
Census Block Group5
Census Block5007
Census Tract407600

Owner

4552 Ellen St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2015.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address4552 ELLEN ST, OAKLAND, CA 94601-4729
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 22, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Dec 7, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GOLDEN 1 CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 5, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 5, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 31, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2015118945
Prior Transfer DateApr 16, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000118946
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 22, 2026
Property Address4552 ELLEN ST, OAKLAND, CA 94601-4729
Document Number0000008284
Map ReferenceMB 20 PG 33
Instrument DateJan 17, 2026
Instrument2026008284
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4552 ELLEN ST, OAKLAND, CA 94601-4729

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address4552 ELLEN ST, OAKLAND, CA 94601-4729
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4552 ELLEN ST, OAKLAND, CA 94601-4729

Mortgage

Document Number0000289272
DateOct 29, 2020
Instrument2020289272
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address4552 ELLEN ST, OAKLAND, CA 94601-4729
Document Number0000236619
Instrument DateDec 7, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 4, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address4552-4554 ELLEN ST OAKLAND CA 946014729, OAKLAND, CA 94601-4729

Mortgage

Document Number0000236619
DateDec 13, 2018
Instrument236619
Lender
NameGOLDEN 1 CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSACRAMENTO, CA 95826
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueDec 12, 2038

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4552 Ellen St was $10,312.

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 Value
2026$617,307 (-0.26%) Land $189,392 Building $441,915
2025$10,312.00 Homeowner's exemption$618,931 Land $185,679 Building $433,252
2023$10,333.00$594,901 Land $178,470 Building $416,431

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 4552 Ellen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2005.

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 Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2005–2017)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides

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 4552 Ellen St 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 1,037 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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