Alameda County property record for 1216 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,363 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,197 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-2449-8 |
| Primary APN | 60-2449-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,363 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Street Address | 1216 BONITA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94709-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: BLK: 0016 MP: 0002 PAGE: 0054 ;LOT: 00004 BLK: 0016 MP: 0002 PAGE: 0055 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY VILLA ASSOCIATION |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 421700 |
1216 Bonita Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 1994.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1216 BONITA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000328060 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1216 BONITA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1923 |
| Document Number | 0000153149 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1216 BONITA AVE BERKELEY CA 947091923, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1923 |
| Document Number | 0000153149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 153149 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OMAHA, NE 68164 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1216 Bonita Ave was $5,197 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $108,824 (-4.16%) Land $56,015 Building $59,809 | ||
| 2025 | $5,197.00 Homeowner's exemption | $113,553 Land $54,917 Building $58,636 | |
| 2023 | $4,256.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,144 Land $52,785 Building $56,359 | $1,562,940 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1216 Bonita Ave 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 risk around 1216 Bonita Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 946 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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