$499,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2025

5540 E 17th St Oakland, CA 94621

Seminary Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,239 Sq Ft
4,100 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$403 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rectangular Lot
  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Rainbow Recreation Center and Park

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to 5540 E 17th St, Oakland, a delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering both comfort and convenience. Featuring a gated front yard for added privacy and a detached garage with ADU capabilty, this property is perfect for homeowners or investors looking for a well-located beautiful residence.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Newton

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01966208 Listed on: 10/29/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,239 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring
  • Free-Standing Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • East Oakland Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Front Yard
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.09
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOCBVA 01
  • Special Conditions: Successor Trustee Sale
  • Subdivision Name: EAST OAKLAND
  • Directions: Bancroft, 55th Ave, E 17th St
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1239
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Other
  • Stories: 1
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Other
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4100

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2020
Sold by
Curtis Carol A and Williams Curtis Carol
Bought by
Carol Ann Curtis Living Trust and Curtis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2003
Sold by
Becton Simmie
Bought by
Curtis Richard L and Curtis Carol A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,050
Interest Rate
5.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2002
Sold by
California Trust Deeds Inc
Bought by
Becton Simmie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 1996
Sold by
Rogers Richard
Bought by
Washington Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,300
Interest Rate
13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1995
Sold by
Beneficial California Inc
Bought by
Washington Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,500
Interest Rate
7.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 1995
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Rogers Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,500
Interest Rate
7.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1995
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,000
Interest Rate
7.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1995
Sold by
Milstead Jules and Milstead Patricia L
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Trustee Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $260,000 First American Title Company
Trustee Deed $108,000 --
Individual Deed $122,000 North American Title Co
Grant Deed $50,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Corporate Deed $68,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Corporate Deed -- First American Title Ins Co
Trustee Deed $91,318 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $252,050 No Value Available
Previous Owner $75,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $79,300 No Value Available
Previous Owner $55,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $57,000 No Value Available
Closed $30,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/19/2025 12/19/25 Sold $499,000 0.0% $403 / Sq Ft
11/03/2025 11/03/25 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2025 10/29/25 For Sale $499,000 -- $403 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,501 $376,531 $112,959 $263,572
2024 $6,501 $369,150 $110,745 $258,405
2023 $6,764 $361,914 $108,574 $253,340
2022 $6,554 $354,818 $106,445 $248,373
2021 $6,196 $347,864 $104,359 $243,505
2020 $6,128 $344,298 $103,289 $241,009
2019 $5,854 $337,550 $101,265 $236,285
2018 $5,735 $330,932 $99,279 $231,653
2017 $5,500 $324,445 $97,333 $227,112
2016 $5,277 $318,085 $95,425 $222,660
2015 $4,657 $270,000 $81,000 $189,000
2014 $3,505 $185,000 $55,500 $129,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    David Newton

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41116161

bridgeMLS

APN: 038-3229-028-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94621 Seminary

5540 E 17th St, Oakland, CA

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