Alameda County property record for 5252 James Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,314 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,600 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-1236-65 |
| Primary APN | 14-1236-65 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,314 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,700 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Street Address | 5252 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94618-1018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00065 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 |
5252 James Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2017.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5252 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000088212 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5252 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1018 |
| Document Number | 0000088211 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 88211 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 5252 JAMES AVE OAKLAND CA 946181018, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1018 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5252 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1018 |
| Document Number | 0000088212 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 88212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 5252 JAMES AVE OAKLAND CA 946181018, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1018 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5252 James Ave was $2,600 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 | $51,018 (-10.31%) Land $36,261 Building $21,757 | ||
| 2025 | $2,600.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,880 Land $35,550 Building $21,330 | |
| 2023 | $2,460.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,672 Land $34,170 Building $20,502 | $1,491,840 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5252 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 5252 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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