Alameda County property record for 5481 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,171 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,005 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,238 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Sep 2025 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-2503-135 |
| Primary APN | 36-2503-135 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,171 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 757 sqft |
| Basement Area | 757 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,005 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5481 MACARTHUR BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94619-3446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00135 BLK: AR: 0036 PAGE: 2503 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIMS KNOLL |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 14&15 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 407800 |
5481 Macarthur Blvd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2008.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5481 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008363567 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000507370 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5481 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3446 |
| Document Number | 0000084322 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202684322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5481 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3446 |
| Document Number | 0000084322, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202684322 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5481 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3446 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5481 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3446 |
| Document Number | 0000118267 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025118267 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 9700 W HIGGINS RD STE 300, ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5481 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3446 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5481 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3446 |
| Document Number | 0000343503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021343503 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5481 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94619-3446 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000035090 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020035090 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5481 Macarthur Blvd was $5,238 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 | $262,250 (-0.65%) Land $80,775 Building $188,475 | ||
| 2025 | $5,238.00 Homeowner's exemption | $263,971 Land $79,191 Building $184,780 | |
| 2023 | $5,183.00 Homeowner's exemption | $253,724 Land $76,117 Building $177,607 | $500,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5481 Macarthur Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5481 Macarthur Blvd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 462 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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