Alameda County property record for 1239 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,585 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $11,317 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48H-7654-14 |
| Primary APN | 48H-7654-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,585 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,620 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1239 ALVARADO RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-1545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00014 BLK: AR: 048H PAGE: 7654 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAREMONT KNOLLS |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 400100 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1239 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Aug 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998341243 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000240326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1239 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1545 |
| Document Number | 0000118589 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026118589 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1239 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1545 |
| Document Number | 0000118589, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026118589 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 10, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1239 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1545 |
| Document Number | 0000217639 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1239 ALVARADO RD BERKELEY CA 947051545, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1545 |
| Document Number | 0000217639 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 217639 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Oakland City |
| Unified School District | Oakland Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $732,452 (+1.03%) Land $203,868 Building $535,584 | ||
| 2025 | $11,317.00 (-0.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $724,954 (+4.04%) Land $199,871 Building $525,083 | |
| 2023 | $11,338.00 Homeowner's exemption | $696,808 Land $192,111 Building $504,697 | $1,733,760 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 393 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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