Alameda County property record for 1229 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,983 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (4,995 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $13,496 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-2446-26 |
| Primary APN | 60-2446-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,983 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,995 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Street Address | 1229 JOSEPHINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00026 BLK: AR: 0060 PAGE: 2446 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHBRAE BUS PROP |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 421800 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 60-2446-26
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1229 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT CU |
| Nov 04, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997134066 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1229 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000172009 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020172009 |
| Name | PROVIDENT CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | REDWOOD CITY, CA 94065 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 04, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1229 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1111 |
| Document Number | 0000225386 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 225386 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 05, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1229 JOSEPHINE ST BERKELEY CA 947031111, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1111 |
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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $612,334 (+0.85%) Land $181,897 Building $437,437 | ||
| 2025 | $13,496.00 (+16.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $607,190 (+4.04%) Land $178,330 Building $428,860 | |
| 2023 | $11,596.00 Homeowner's exemption | $583,616 Land $171,406 Building $412,210 | $1,830,060 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 946 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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