Alameda County property record for 5540 Fleming Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,239 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,429 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $815,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $13,461 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-3172-52 |
| Primary APN | 38-3172-52 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,239 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,429 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Street Address | 5540 FLEMING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94605-1128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00052 BLK: AR: 0038 PAGE: 3172 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 407700 |
5540 Fleming Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5540 FLEMING AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY/CA HM LN PROGRAM CO |
| Dec 10, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019222371 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000174337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5540 FLEMING AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1128 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5540 FLEMING AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1128 |
| Document Number | 0000090701 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021090701 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5540 FLEMING AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1128 |
| Document Number | 0000222371 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 222371 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $896.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5540 FLEMING AVE OAKLAND CA 946051128, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1128 |
| Document Number | 222372 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 222372 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY/CA HM LN PROGRAM CO |
|---|---|
| Address | OAKLAND, CA 94607-5200 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 30, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5540 FLEMING AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1128 |
| Document Number | 0000002711 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5540 FLEMING AVE OAKLAND CA 946051128, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1128 |
| Document Number | 0000002711 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2711 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 4, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5540 Fleming Ave was $13,461 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 | $901,574 (+1.21%) Land $272,572 Building $636,002 | ||
| 2025 | $13,461.00 Homeowner's exemption | $890,761 Land $267,228 Building $623,533 | |
| 2023 | $13,526.00 Homeowner's exemption | $856,177 Land $256,853 Building $599,324 | $882,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5540 Fleming Ave 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 5540 Fleming Ave 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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