1216 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1216 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 857 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.092 acres (4,000 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$1,325,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$20,625 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Transfer Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`56-1987-5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`56-1987-5`
Alternative APN	`056-1987-005-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	857 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1216 ALLSTON WAY
City	BERKELEY
State	CA
Zip	94702-1804
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT: 00005 BLK: AR: 0056 PAGE: 1987
Legal Subdivision	BRYANT
Legal Block	I
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil Division	BERKELEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	423100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Berkeley High School Campus Historic District listed 2008 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 07001350

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1216 Allston Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2023.

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	1216 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1804
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 19, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 26, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Mar 4, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021122997
Last Transfer Date	Jul 14, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000082035
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Jul 19, 2023
Property Address	1216 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1804
Document Number	0000082035
Map Reference	MB 9 PG 64
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2023
Instrument	2023082035
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1216 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1804

March 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Mar 26, 2021
Property Address	1216 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1804
Document Number	0000122997
Map Reference	MB 9 PG 64
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2021
Instrument	2021122997
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$21,332.50
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1216 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1804

Mortgage

Document Number	0000122998
Date	Mar 26, 2021
Instrument	2021122998

Lender

Name	LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2019
Property Address	1216 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1804
Document Number	0000039224
Map Reference	MB 9 PG 64
Instrument Date	Feb 26, 2019
Instrument	2019039224
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	1216 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1804

Mortgage

Document Number	0000039225
Date	Mar 4, 2019
Instrument	2019039225

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.37%
Type Change Date	Apr 1, 2026
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	5.37%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1216 Allston Way was $20,625 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Alameda County
Municipality	Berkeley City
Unified School District	Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,343,000 (-6.36%) Land $405,000 Building $945,000
2025	$20,625.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,434,205 Land $430,261 Building $1,003,944
2023	$18,929.00 (+1.73%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,378,530 (+2%) Land $413,559 Building $964,971	$1,306,080
2022	$18,607.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,351,500 Land $405,450 Building $946,050

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1216 Allston Way 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1216 Allston Way 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,033 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
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
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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