Alameda County property record for 5076 Congress Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,202 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,500 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,258 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-2372-35 |
| Primary APN | 35-2372-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,202 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Street Address | 5076 CONGRESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-5402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00035 BLK: AR: 0035 PAGE: 2372 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 407600 |
5076 Congress Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5076 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016173307 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000173307 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5076 CONGRESS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000078318 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019078318 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 27, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5076 Congress Ave was $4,258 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.6% from the year before.
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 | $176,878 (+2.08%) Land $55,163 Building $128,715 | ||
| 2025 | $4,258.00 (+4.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $173,273 Land $54,082 Building $126,191 | |
| 2024 | $4,070.00 (-2.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,155.00 Homeowner's exemption | $173,274 Land $51,982 Building $121,292 | $469,620 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5076 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 5076 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 1,191 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, 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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