Alameda County property record for 5201 Bancroft Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.051 acres (2,232 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $259,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,623 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-2394-1 |
| Primary APN | 35-2394-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,232 sqft (0.051 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 40 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5201 BANCROFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-5305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: AR: 0035 PAGE: 2394 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 407400 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5201 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022119253 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000119253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5201 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5305 |
| Document Number | 0000119253 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022119253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5201 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5305 |
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 | $316,832 (-0.21%) Land $97,149 Building $226,683 | ||
| 2025 | $4,623.00 (-0.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $317,484 (+4.04%) Land $95,245 Building $222,239 | |
| 2023 | $4,641.00 Homeowner's exemption | $305,158 Land $91,547 Building $213,611 | $445,770 |
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 Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide |
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 |
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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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