Alameda County property record for 979 55th St, Oakland, CA 94608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $504,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $10,850 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-1187-44 |
| Primary APN | 13-1187-44 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,134 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,800 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Street Address | 979 55TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | EMERYVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94608-3103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00044 BLK: AR: 0013 PAGE: 1187 |
| Legal Subdivision | PERSONS GOLDEN GATE |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 400900 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 55TH ST, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608-3103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004519005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 979 55TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-3103 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 979 55TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-3103 |
| Document Number | 0000024481 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021024481 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 979 55TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-3103 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000082989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020082989 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $709,511 (+1%) Land $214,953 Building $501,558 | ||
| 2025 | $10,850.00 (-1.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $702,464 (+4.04%) Land $210,739 Building $491,725 | |
| 2023 | $10,975.00 Homeowner's exemption | $675,193 Land $202,558 Building $472,635 | $820,170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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