Alameda County property record for 1156 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,018 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2605-18 |
| Primary APN | 61-2605-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1156 JOSEPHINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00018 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2605 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHBRAE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 421300 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1156 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000284799 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1156 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2506 |
| Document Number | 0000138428 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1156 JOSEPHINE ST BERKELEY CA 947072506, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2506 |
| Document Number | 0000138428 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 138428 |
| Name | ZIONS BANCORPORATION NA |
|---|---|
| Address | ALBANY, CA 94706 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $139,624 (-2.87%) Land $105,281 Building $41,343 | ||
| 2025 | $7,018.00 (+21.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $143,749 (+4.04%) Land $103,217 Building $40,532 | |
| 2023 | $5,753.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,168 Land $99,209 Building $38,959 | $1,242,990 |
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 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,007 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
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