Alameda County property record for 6501 Simson St, Oakland, CA 94605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,721 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,284 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,501 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37A-2783-21 |
| Primary APN | 37A-2783-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,721 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,284 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Street Address | 6501 SIMSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94605-2218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00021 BLK: AR: 037A PAGE: 2783 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLSMONT |
| Legal Lot Number | 475 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 408200 |
6501 Simson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 1994.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6501 SIMSON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-2218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Nov 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI HOMEWARD RESID'L |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000235797 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 6501 SIMSON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-2218 |
| Document Number | 0000001992 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1992 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN COAST TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN COAST TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6501 SIMSON ST OAKLAND CA 946052218, OAKLAND, CA 94605-2218 |
| Document Number | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1993 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 2, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 6501 SIMSON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94605-2218 |
| Document Number | 0000265853 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5729 OAKLAND CA 946050729, OAKLAND, CA 94605-0729 |
| Document Number | 0000265853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 265853 |
| Name | HOMEWARD RESID'L |
|---|---|
| Address | ADDISON, TX 75001 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6501 Simson St was $5,501.
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 | $268,020 (+2%) Land $76,140 Building $191,880 | ||
| 2025 | $5,501.00 | $262,765 Land $74,647 Building $188,118 | |
| 2023 | $5,339.00 | $252,561 Land $71,748 Building $180,813 | $826,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6501 Simson St 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.
Wildfire risk around 6501 Simson St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 565 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Unwired, Verizon.
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