Alameda County property record for 5501 Walnut St, Oakland, CA 94605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,347 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $653,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $10,987 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-3177-45 |
| Primary APN | 38-3177-45 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,347 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,810 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Street Address | 5501 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94605-1046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00045 BLK: AR: 0038 PAGE: 3177 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN ANTONIO RHO |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 407700 |
5501 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5501 WALNUT ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020291788 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000268023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5501 WALNUT ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1046 |
| Document Number | 0000291788 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020291788 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,513.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5501 WALNUT ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1046 |
| Document Number | 0000291789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020291789 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5501 Walnut St was $10,987, up 3.8% from the year before.
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 | $720,950 (+2%) Land $216,285 Building $504,665 | ||
| 2025 | $10,987.00 (+3.84%) | $706,820 Land $212,046 Building $494,774 | |
| 2024 | $10,581.00 (-4.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,120.00 | $679,380 Land $203,814 Building $475,566 | $706,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5501 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 Claims | 5 (1978–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 5501 Walnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 1,225 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 · 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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