Alameda County property record for 5040 Fairfax Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,395 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,760 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-2373-55 |
| Primary APN | 35-2373-55 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,395 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5040 FAIRFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-5407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00006 BLK: 0005 MP: 0023 PAGE: 0058 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 407600 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5040 FAIRFAX AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5407 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000103597 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Oakland City |
| Unified School District | Oakland Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $156,290 (-2.37%) Land $85,827 Building $77,463 | ||
| 2025 | $3,760.00 (+3.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $160,089 (+4.04%) Land $84,144 Building $75,945 | |
| 2023 | $3,649.00 Homeowner's exemption | $153,873 Land $80,877 Building $72,996 | $844,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,284 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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