Alameda County property record for 5237 James Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,497 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,535,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $21,579 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-1236-8 |
| Primary APN | 14-1236-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,497 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Street Address | 5237 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94618-1017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:E SUBD:VERNON PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | VERNON PARK |
| Legal Block | E |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 400300 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 5237 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024125830 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Oakland City |
| Unified School District | Oakland Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,579.00 (+54.69%) | $1,535,000 (+72.08%) Land $460,500 Building $1,074,500 |
| 2023 | $13,950.00 Homeowner's exemption | $892,021 Land $264,527 Building $627,494 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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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