Alameda County property record for 1231 Ordway St, Berkeley, CA 94706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,257,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $29,148 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-2427-24 |
| Primary APN | 60-2427-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,718 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1231 ORDWAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94706-2517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00024 BLK: AR: 0060 PAGE: 2427 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORDWAY |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 421900 |
1231 Ordway St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1231 ORDWAY ST, ALBANY, CA 94706-2517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016327356 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000286680 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1231 ORDWAY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94706-2517 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1231 ORDWAY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94706-2517 |
| Document Number | 0000151454 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021151454 |
| Name | SYNERGY ONE LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1231 Ordway St was $29,148 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 | $1,759,458 (+3.66%) Land $446,399 Building $1,320,059 | ||
| 2025 | $29,148.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,697,323 Land $437,647 Building $1,259,676 | |
| 2023 | $27,304.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,748,183 Land $420,655 Building $1,327,528 | $1,562,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1231 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 1231 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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