5539 E 17th St, Oakland, CA 94621 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 5539 E 17th St, Oakland, CA 94621

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,289 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.091 acres (4,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$530,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$9,571 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Line of Credit
Jul 2021 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN38-3230-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN38-3230-11
Alternative APN
  • 038-3230-011-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,289 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Architectural StyleOther
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,000 sqft (0.091 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address5539 E 17TH ST
CityOAKLAND
StateCA
Zip94621-4305
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUBD:MELROSE BOULEVARD TRACT
Legal SubdivisionMELROSE BOULEVARD TRACT
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionOAKLAND
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract407500

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of October 20, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address5539 E 17TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4305
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 24, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jul 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jun 24, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Apr 30, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Feb 14, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
ILWU CU
Feb 14, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE-OC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 14, 2018
Deed Document Number2018085965
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address5539 E 17TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4305
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2023
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5539 E 17TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4305

Mortgage

Document Number0000007101
DateJan 24, 2023
Instrument2023007101
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressIRVINE, CA 92614
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 23, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address5539 E 17TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4305
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyWFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5539 E 17TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4305

Mortgage

Document Number0000246058
DateJul 14, 2021
Instrument2021246058
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address5539 E 17TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4305
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000119514
DateJun 24, 2019
Instrument2019119514
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2049

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateApr 30, 2018
Property Address5539 E 17TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4305
Document Number0000085965
Map ReferenceMB 25 PG 16
Instrument DateApr 26, 2018
Instrument2018085965
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address509 FAIRMOUNT AVE APT B, B, OAKLAND, CA 94611-5494

Mortgage

Document Number0000085966
DateApr 30, 2018
Instrument2018085966
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2048

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2018
Property Address5539 E 17TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4305
Document Number0000032670
Instrument DateJan 26, 2018
Instrument32670
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2018
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5539 E 17TH ST OAKLAND CA 946214305, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4305

Mortgage

Document Number32671
DateFeb 14, 2018
Instrument32671
Lender
NameILWU CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWILMINGTON, CA 90744
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueFeb 13, 2033
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2018
Property Address5539 E 17TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4305
Document Number0000032672
Instrument DateJan 26, 2018
Instrument32672
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2018
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE-OC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5539 E 17TH ST OAKLAND CA 946214305, OAKLAND, CA 94621-4305

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityOakland City
Unified School DistrictOakland Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$9,571.00 (-0.87%) Homeowner's exemption$603,038 (+4.04%) Land $180,911 Building $422,127
2023$9,655.00 Homeowner's exemption$579,623 Land $173,887 Building $405,736

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1981–2021)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2021 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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