Alameda County property record for 5521 E 16th St, Oakland, CA 94621
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,987 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,291 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,283 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-3231-3 |
| Primary APN | 38-3231-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,987 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,291 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5521 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94621-4301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: AR: 0038 PAGE: 3231 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE BLVD |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 407500 |
5521 E 16th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 1996.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5521 E 16TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 1996 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996214891 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 21, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000214891 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5521 E 16th St was $7,283.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $250,127 (+2%) Land $75,038 Building $175,089 | |
| 2025 | $7,283.00 | $245,222 Land $73,566 Building $171,656 |
| 2023 | $6,168.00 | $235,701 Land $70,710 Building $164,991 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5521 E 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1981–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 5521 E 16th 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 1,191 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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