Alameda County property record for 5257 Bancroft Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,854 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,180 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-2394-8-2 |
| Primary APN | 35-2394-8-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,854 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Street Address | 5257 BANCROFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-5305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: 0008 AR: 0035 PAGE: 2394 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 407400 |
5257 Bancroft Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4131 WILSON AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3147 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017163728 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000206993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5257 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5305 |
| Document Number | 0000163728 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 163728 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $506.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5257 BANCROFT AVE OAKLAND CA 946015305, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5305 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5257 Bancroft Ave was $9,180.
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 | $533,857 (+2%) Land $160,157 Building $373,700 | |
| 2025 | $9,180.00 | $523,391 Land $157,017 Building $366,374 |
| 2023 | $9,189.00 | $503,068 Land $150,920 Building $352,148 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5257 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 5257 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 |
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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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