5018 Congress Ave, Oakland, CA 94601 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 5018 Congress Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,900 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$890,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$13,697 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN35-2372-44

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN35-2372-44
Alternative APN
  • 035-2372-044-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,056 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area3,900 sqft (0.09 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address5018 CONGRESS AVE
CityOAKLAND
StateCA
Zip94601-5402
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00044 BLK: AR: 0035 PAGE: 2372
Legal SubdivisionFRUITVALE BLVD
Legal BlockR
Legal Lot Number136&1
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionOAKLAND
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract407600

Owner

5018 Congress Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.

Source: Alameda County records, as of October 12, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5018 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 16, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Mar 9, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
KIAVI FUNDING INC
Mar 21, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
LIBERTY HM EQUITY SOLUTIONS
Mar 21, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202369108
Prior Transfer DateNov 2, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000389905
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJun 16, 2023
Property Address5018 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402
Document Number0000069108
Map ReferenceMB 20 PG 33
Instrument DateMay 25, 2023
Instrument2023069108
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2023
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$14,329.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address5018 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402

Mortgage

Document Number0000069109
DateJun 16, 2023
Instrument2023069109
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2053

March 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 9, 2022
Property Address5018 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402
Document Number0000049879
Map ReferenceMB 20 PG 33
Instrument DateMar 2, 2022
Instrument2022049879
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 29, 2022
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$8,855.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address100 PALM AVE, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-1925

Mortgage

Document Number0000049880
DateMar 9, 2022
Instrument2022049880
Lender
NameKIAVI FUNDING INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address5018 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402
Document Number0000064002
Instrument DateMar 21, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO RESID'

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5018 CONGRESS AVE OAKLAND CA 946015402, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402

Mortgage

Document Number0000064002
DateMar 29, 2018
Instrument64002
Lender
NameLIBERTY HM EQUITY SOLUTIONS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressRANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term780 Months
DueMar 28, 2083
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.74%

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address5018 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402
Document Number0000064003
Instrument DateMar 21, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2018
Title CompanyNEW YORK TITLE AGENCY INC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO RESID'

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5018 CONGRESS AVE OAKLAND CA 946015402, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402

Mortgage

Document Number0000064003
DateMar 29, 2018
Instrument64003
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term780 Months
DueMar 28, 2083
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.74%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5018 Congress Ave was $13,697 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$937,467 (+1.24%) Land $283,340 Building $661,127
2025$13,697.00 Homeowner's exemption$925,955 Land $277,786 Building $648,169
2023$8,740.00 (-12.88%)$506,000 (-10.73%) Land $151,800 Building $354,200$690,210
2022$10,032.00 Homeowner's exemption$566,807 Land $170,042 Building $396,765

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5018 Congress Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.

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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2006)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJun 2006 · rainfall accumulation

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 5018 Congress 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 1,284 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 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

May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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