Alameda County property record for 5260 James Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $13,910 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-1236-67 |
| Primary APN | 14-1236-67 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Street Address | 5260 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94618-1018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00067 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 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5260 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010349863 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000119126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5260 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1018 |
| Document Number | 0000048389 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 5260 JAMES AVE OAKLAND CA 946181018, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1018 |
| Document Number | 0000048389 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 48389 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5260 JAMES AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1018 |
| Document Number | 0000234722 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 234722 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 5260 JAMES AVE OAKLAND CA 946181018, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1018 |
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 | $953,742 (+1.26%) Land $286,347 Building $674,395 | ||
| 2025 | $13,910.00 (-2.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $941,907 (+4.04%) Land $280,733 Building $661,174 | |
| 2023 | $14,256.00 Homeowner's exemption | $905,339 Land $269,834 Building $635,505 | $1,390,410 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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