Alameda County property record for 948 55th St, Oakland, CA 94608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,990 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $980,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $15,253 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-1287-8 |
| Primary APN | 15-1287-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,990 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 948 55TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | EMERYVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94608-3138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00008 BLK: AR: 0015 PAGE: 1287 |
| Legal Subdivision | J E MCELRATH |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 10&11 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 400700 |
948 55th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 55TH ST, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608-3138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LENDUS LLC |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021380242 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070477 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 948 55TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-3138 |
| Document Number | 0000380242 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021380242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15,778.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5534 FREMONT ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-2608 |
| Document Number | 0000380243 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021380243 |
| Name | LENDUS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 948 55TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-3138 |
| Document Number | 0000070477 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 70477 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 880 61ST ST OAKLAND CA 946081428, OAKLAND, CA 94608-1428 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 948 55th St was $15,253.
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 | $1,021,000 (-1.82%) Land $306,300 Building $714,700 | ||
| 2025 | $15,253.00 | $1,039,975 Land $311,992 Building $727,983 | |
| 2023 | $15,523.00 | $999,600 Land $299,880 Building $699,720 | $1,005,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 948 55th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 948 55th 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 1,062 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber, Sail Internet.
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