Alameda County property record for 5500 Thomas Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,464 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $18,909 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48A-7040-28 |
| Primary APN | 48A-7040-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,464 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Street Address | 5500 THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94618-1752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00028 BLK: AR: 048A PAGE: 7040 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADWAY TERRACE |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 30&31 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 404300 |
5500 Thomas Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2006.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5500 THOMAS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1752 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006204947 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000207836 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5500 Thomas Ave was $18,909 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 | $1,352,762 (+1.47%) Land $355,413 Building $1,004,349 | ||
| 2025 | $18,909.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,333,109 Land $348,447 Building $984,662 | |
| 2023 | $19,293.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,281,353 Land $334,919 Building $946,434 | $1,359,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5500 Thomas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2003 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 5500 Thomas Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 1,064 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 |
| 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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