Alameda County property record for 1216 Ordway St, Berkeley, CA 94706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,142 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,608 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,728 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-2416-6 |
| Primary APN | 60-2416-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,142 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,608 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1216 ORDWAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94706-2518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00006 BLK: AR: 0060 PAGE: 2416 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEY ROUTE TERRACE 03 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13&14 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 421900 |
1216 Ordway St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2005.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1216 ORDWAY ST, ALBANY, CA 94706-2518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000437934 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1216 ORDWAY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94706-2518 |
| Document Number | 0000065223 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1216 ORDWAY ST BERKELEY CA 947062518, BERKELEY, CA 94706-2518 |
| Document Number | 0000065223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 65223 |
| Name | MECHANICS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HERCULES, CA 94547-5610 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1216 Ordway St was $8,728 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 | $245,242 (-0.83%) Land $86,872 Building $165,370 | ||
| 2025 | $8,728.00 Homeowner's exemption | $247,296 Land $85,168 Building $162,128 | |
| 2023 | $7,127.00 Homeowner's exemption | $237,695 Land $81,861 Building $155,834 | $1,845,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1216 Ordway St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1995–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · other causes |
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.
The area around 1216 Ordway St 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 |
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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 1,061 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| 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 DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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