Alameda County property record for 955 55th St, Oakland, CA 94608
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $947,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $17,325 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-1187-49 |
| Primary APN | 13-1187-49 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,816 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Street Address | 955 55TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | EMERYVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94608-3103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00049 BLK: AR: 0013 PAGE: 1187 |
| Legal Subdivision | J E MAC ELRATH |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 400900 |
955 55th St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2170 W AVENUE 134TH, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-4129 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021246217 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000179444 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 955 55TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-3103 |
| Document Number | 0000246217 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021246217 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15,246.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2170 W AVENUE 134TH, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-4129 |
| Document Number | 0000246218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021246218 |
| Name | CYNTHIA ZHENG REVOCABLE TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 955 55th St was $17,325.
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 | $1,025,051 (+2%) Land $307,515 Building $717,536 | |
| 2025 | $17,325.00 | $1,004,955 Land $301,486 Building $703,469 |
| 2023 | $16,261.00 | $965,940 Land $289,782 Building $676,158 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 955 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 955 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 1,068 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · 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, Sail Internet.
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