Alameda County property record for 1198 Laurel St, Berkeley, CA 94708 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
| Square Footage | 2,943 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,050 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (1998) |
| Tax Bill | $17,572.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 61-2553-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 2,943 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 4,050 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Street Address | 1198 LAUREL ST |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1627 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00008 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2553 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOUHYS ADD 02 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 421500 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 61-2553-8
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2965 SHADOW BROOK LN, REDDING, CA 96001-5717 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 30, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 1998120496 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000121062 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1198 LAUREL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1627 |
| Document Number | 0000121062 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022121062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2965 SHADOW BROOK LN, REDDING, CA 96001-5717 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1198 LAUREL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1627 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1192 LAUREL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1627 |
| Document Number | 0000075142 |
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| Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021075142 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1198 LAUREL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1627 |
| Document Number | 0000236423 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1192 LAUREL ST BERKELEY CA 947081627, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1627 |
| Document Number | 0000236423 |
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| Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 236423 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMBA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1198 LAUREL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1627 |
| Document Number | 0000283332 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 04, 2017 |
| Instrument | 283332 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1192 LAUREL ST BERKELEY CA 947081627, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1627 |
| Document Number | 283333 |
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| Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 283333 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 25, 2047 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $815,506 (+2%) Land $205,203 Building $610,303 | |
| 2025 | $17,572.00 (+14.62%) | $799,517 (+4.04%) Land $201,180 Building $598,337 |
| 2023 | $15,330.00 | $768,476 Land $193,369 Building $575,107 |
1198 Laurel St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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