Alameda County property record for 5215 Bancroft Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 876 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.038 acres (1,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,713 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Construction Loan Mar 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-2394-3 |
| Primary APN | 35-2394-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,640 sqft (0.038 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5215 BANCROFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-5305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: AR: 0035 PAGE: 2394 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 407400 |
5215 Bancroft Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5215 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Construction Mortgage VAL CHRIS INVESTMENTS INC |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CAL BAY HOLDINGS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000191743 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5215 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5305 |
| Document Number | 0000191743 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021191743 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5215 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5305 |
| Document Number | 0000191744 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021191744 |
| Name | VAL CHRIS INVESTMENTS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5215 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5305 |
| Document Number | 0000051040 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5215 BANCROFT AVE OAKLAND CA 946015305, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5305 |
| Document Number | 0000051040 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 51040 |
| Name | CAL BAY HOLDINGS LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5215 Bancroft Ave was $3,713 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 | $41,073 (-12.85%) Land $22,151 Building $25,922 | ||
| 2025 | $3,713.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,130 Land $21,717 Building $25,413 | |
| 2023 | $3,201.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,301 Land $20,874 Building $24,427 | $540,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5215 Bancroft Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
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.
The area around 5215 Bancroft 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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