Alameda County property record for 5247 Bancroft Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,529 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,507 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-2394-8-1 |
| Primary APN | 35-2394-8-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,529 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,160 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Street Address | 5247 BANCROFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-5305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: 0008 AR: 0035 PAGE: 2394 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 407400 |
5247 Bancroft Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2010.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2072, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-0072 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010350757 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000236136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5247 Bancroft Ave was $5,507.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $169,873 (+2%) Land $50,962 Building $118,911 | |
| 2025 | $5,507.00 | $166,542 Land $49,962 Building $116,580 |
| 2023 | $4,605.00 | $160,077 Land $48,023 Building $112,054 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5247 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 5247 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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