Alameda County property record for 5488 Bancroft Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 3,120 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $77,400 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $8,451 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-2390-9 |
| Primary APN | 35-2390-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,120 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,550 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Street Address | 5488 BANCROFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-5832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | BLK:21 SUBD:MAPS OF MELROSE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPS OF MELROSE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 407500 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 5488 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GRIFFIN FUNDING INC |
| May 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, ELEVATED TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000188721 |
| Deed Book / Page | 035 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057554 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5488 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5832 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | ELEVATED TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9255 WILD LILAC CIR, SACRAMENTO, CA 95829-8710 |
| Document Number | 0000065330 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023065330 |
| Name | GRIFFIN FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5488 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5832 |
| Document Number | 0000057554 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023057554 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, ELEVATED TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 5488 BANCROFT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5832 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Oakland City |
| Unified School District | Oakland Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,451.00 (+0.36%) | $460,129 (+4.04%) Land $69,160 Building $390,969 |
| 2023 | $8,421.00 (-77.57%) | $442,264 (+2%) Land $66,474 Building $375,790 |
| 2022 | $37,536.00 | $433,594 Land $65,171 Building $368,423 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 2 (1979–1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 |
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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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