Alameda County property record for 5497 Fairfax Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,457 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-2398-4 |
| Primary APN | 35-2398-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,240 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Street Address | 5497 FAIRFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94601-5823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00021 BLK: 0029 MP: 0023 PAGE: 0058 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 407400 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5497 FAIRFAX AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5497 FAIRFAX AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5823 |
| Document Number | 0000192038 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5497 FAIRFAX AVE OAKLAND CA 946015823, OAKLAND, CA 94601-5823 |
| Document Number | 0000192038 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 192038 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $272,574 (-0.55%) Land $42,755 Building $236,819 | ||
| 2025 | $5,457.00 (+1.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $274,092 (+4.04%) Land $41,917 Building $232,175 | |
| 2023 | $5,392.00 Homeowner's exemption | $263,450 Land $40,289 Building $223,161 | $553,860 |
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 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.
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 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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