Alameda County property record for 5236 James Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,650,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $20,766 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-1236-61 |
| Primary APN | 14-1236-61 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,375 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Street Address | 5236 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94618-1018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00061 BLK: AR: 0014 PAGE: 1236 |
| Legal Subdivision | VERNON PARK |
| Legal Block | E |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 400300 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5236 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202569504 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070659 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $1,683,000 (+14.38%) Land $504,900 Building $1,178,100 | ||
| 2025 | $20,766.00 (-2.11%) | $1,471,425 (+4.04%) Land $441,427 Building $1,029,998 | |
| 2023 | $21,213.00 | $1,414,297 Land $424,289 Building $990,008 | $1,571,040 |
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 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 761 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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