Alameda County property record for 1261 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
| Square Footage | 665 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 1,066 sqft (0.025 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $491,925 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,538.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 57-2082-14-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 665 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 1,066 sqft (0.025 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace Heating |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 1261 HEARST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94702-1416 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: 0014 AR: 0057 PAGE: 2082 |
| Legal Subdivision | CURTIS |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 422200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 57-2082-14-2
Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1261 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SYNERGY ONE LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 03, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 03, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202643508 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000240475 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1261 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1416 |
| Document Number | 0000043508 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202643508 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 02, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $79,992.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1261 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1416 |
| Document Number | 0000043509, |
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| Date | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202643509 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.01% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1261 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1416 |
| Document Number | 0000186016 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 1261 HEARST AVE BERKELEY CA 947021416, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1416 |
| Document Number | 0000186016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 186016 |
| Name | SYNERGY ONE LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2049 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified July 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,538.00 (+8.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $599,913 (+2.84%) Land $182,074 Building $424,839 | |
| 2024 | $8,803.00 (+2.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,622.00 Homeowner's exemption | $583,350 Land $175,005 Building $408,345 | $794,880 |
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