Alameda County property record for 5809 Howell St, Oakland, CA 94609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,429 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,679 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Line of Credit Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-1397-11-3 |
| Primary APN | 16-1397-11-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,429 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,447 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 5809 HOWELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94609-1513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTION OF THE ROBERTS & WOLFSKILL TRACT |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 400400 |
5809 Howell St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2016.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5809 HOWELL ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609-1513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit 1ST UNITED SERVICES CU |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000238555 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5809 HOWELL ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609-1513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000087802 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017087802 |
| Name | 1ST UNITED SERVICES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PLEASANTON, CA 94588 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 18, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5809 HOWELL ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609-1513 |
| Document Number | 0000227155 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 227155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 5809 HOWELL ST OAKLAND CA 946091513, OAKLAND, CA 94609-1513 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5809 Howell St was $17,679 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 | $1,247,378 (+1.43%) Land $327,969 Building $926,409 | ||
| 2025 | $17,679.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,229,783 Land $321,538 Building $908,245 | |
| 2023 | $15,642.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,010,465 Land $309,054 Building $701,411 | $1,421,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5809 Howell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 5809 Howell 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 |
|---|
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 1,187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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