Alameda County property record for 1225 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $279,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $10,278 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-2449-26 |
| Primary APN | 60-2449-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,590 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1225 THE ALAMEDA |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94709-1906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00026 BLK: AR: 0060 PAGE: 2449 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHBRAE BUS PROP |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 8&9 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 421700 |
1225 The Alameda is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2002.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1225 THE ALAMEDA, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1906 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MECHANICS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999203425 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000354087 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1225 THE ALAMEDA, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1906 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 THE ALAMEDA, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1906 |
| Document Number | 0000029116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021029116 |
| Name | MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1225 THE ALAMEDA, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1906 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000213206 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018213206 |
| Name | MECHANICS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HERCULES, CA 94547 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1225 The Alameda was $10,278.
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 | $533,163 (+2%) Land $133,833 Building $399,330 | ||
| 2025 | $10,278.00 | $522,709 Land $131,209 Building $391,500 | |
| 2023 | $8,985.00 | $502,416 Land $126,115 Building $376,301 | $1,032,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1225 The Alameda 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 1225 The Alameda 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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