Alameda County property record for 5251 James Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,584 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit May 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-1236-5 |
| Primary APN | 14-1236-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,496 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Street Address | 5251 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94618-1017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00005 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 | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 400300 |
5251 James Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2019.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5251 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| May 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004193307 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000112989 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5251 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5251 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1017 |
| Document Number | 0000369050 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021369050 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 8, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5251 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5251 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1017 |
| Document Number | 0000181392 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021181392 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5251 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1017 |
| Document Number | 0000112989 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 112989 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 5251 JAMES AVE OAKLAND CA 946181017, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1017 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5251 James Ave was $5,584 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 | $289,183 (-0.41%) Land $239,509 Building $56,674 | ||
| 2025 | $5,584.00 Homeowner's exemption | $290,376 Land $234,813 Building $55,563 | |
| 2023 | $5,540.00 Homeowner's exemption | $279,103 Land $225,697 Building $53,406 | $1,164,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5251 James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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.
The area around 5251 James 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 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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