Alameda County property record for 5524 Thomas Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,423 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $762,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $14,898 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48A-7040-31 |
| Primary APN | 48A-7040-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,423 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Street Address | 5524 THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94618-1752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00031 BLK: AR: 048A PAGE: 7040 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADWAY TERRACE |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 25&26 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 404300 |
5524 Thomas Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2009.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5524 THOMAS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1752 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009214059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5524 THOMAS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1752 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5524 THOMAS AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1752 |
| Document Number | 0000072602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023072602 |
| Name | ZB NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5524 Thomas Ave was $14,898 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 | $1,032,617 (+1.31%) Land $300,961 Building $738,656 | ||
| 2025 | $14,898.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,019,235 Land $295,060 Building $724,175 | |
| 2023 | $14,682.00 Homeowner's exemption | $945,351 Land $283,605 Building $661,746 | $1,515,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5524 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 5524 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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