Alameda County property record for 5501 Thomas Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,830,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $22,937 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48A-7039-11 |
| Primary APN | 48A-7039-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,468 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,468 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,100 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5501 THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94618-1751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00011 BLK: AR: 048A PAGE: 7039 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADWAY TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-20 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 404300 |
5501 Thomas Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2026.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5501 THOMAS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Dec 22, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202683593 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000061488 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5501 THOMAS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1751 |
| Document Number | 0000083593 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202683593 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $203,313.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 5501 THOMAS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1751 |
| Document Number | 0000083595, |
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| Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202683595 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.36% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5501 THOMAS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1751 |
| Document Number | 0000282748 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 63 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017282748 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5501 THOMAS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1751 |
| Document Number | 0000282749 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017282749 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5501 Thomas Ave was $22,937 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 | $1,674,248 (+2.01%) Land $497,880 Building $1,183,368 | ||
| 2025 | $22,937.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,641,291 Land $488,120 Building $1,160,171 | |
| 2023 | $23,450.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,584,290 Land $469,167 Building $1,115,123 | $1,684,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5501 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 5501 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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