Alameda County property record for 5973 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,468 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,574 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37A-2702-6-2 |
| Primary APN | 37A-2702-6-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,468 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Street Address | 5973 SEMINARY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94605-1841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: 0006 AR: 037A PAGE: 2702 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHIMES TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 170 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 408200 |
5973 Seminary Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2010.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 160 COLGETT DR, OAKLAND, CA 94619-2306 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201018873 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000349036 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5973 SEMINARY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605-1841 |
| Document Number | 0000232543 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY RESID', FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO RESID' |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 160 COLGETT DR OAKLAND CA 946192306, OAKLAND, CA 94619-2306 |
| Document Number | 0000232543 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 232543 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 6, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5973 Seminary Ave was $5,574.
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 | $235,660 (+2%) Land $70,698 Building $164,962 | |
| 2025 | $5,574.00 | $231,040 Land $69,312 Building $161,728 |
| 2023 | $5,333.00 | $222,070 Land $66,621 Building $155,449 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5973 Seminary Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · 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.
The area around 5973 Seminary 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 |
|---|
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 880 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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