Alameda County property record for 5056 Congress Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,369 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $715,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $11,364 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-2372-38 |
| Primary APN | 35-2372-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,369 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Street Address | 5056 CONGRESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-5402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00038 BLK: AR: 0035 PAGE: 2372 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRUITVALE BLVD |
| Legal Block | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 146&1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 407600 |
5056 Congress Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Alameda County records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5056 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023135584 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 27, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000224080 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5056 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402 |
| Document Number | 0000135584 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 33 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023135584 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, TITLE FORWARD OF CALIFORNIA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $11,511.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5056 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402 |
| Document Number | 0000135585 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023135585 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5056 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5056 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402 |
| Document Number | 0000122422 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022122422 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5056 Congress Ave was $11,364 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $663,000 (-9.09%) Land $201,000 Building $469,000 | ||
| 2025 | $11,364.00 | $729,300 Land $218,790 Building $510,510 | |
| 2023 | $6,498.00 Homeowner's exemption | $258,513 Land $77,554 Building $180,959 | $623,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5056 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 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.
The area around 5056 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 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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