Alameda County property record for 1321 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,666 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $21,044 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-2433-1 |
| Primary APN | 60-2433-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,666 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1321 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1061 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: AR: 0060 PAGE: 2433 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIRAMONTE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 421800 |
1321 California St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1321 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1061 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022152842 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000146771 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1321 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1061 |
| Document Number | 0000152842 |
| Map Reference | MB 27 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022152842 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $22,137.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1321 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1061 |
| Document Number | 0000152843 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022152843 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.25% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.2% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1321 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1061 |
| Document Number | 0000146771 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 146771 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1241 SOLANO AVE #32 ALBANY CA 947061745, 32, ALBANY, CA 94706-1745 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1321 California St was $21,044 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 | $1,452,150 (+1.51%) Land $437,745 Building $1,021,405 | ||
| 2025 | $21,044.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,430,550 Land $429,165 Building $1,001,385 | |
| 2023 | $17,900.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,265,000 Land $379,500 Building $885,500 | $1,213,920 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1321 California St 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.
The area around 1321 California 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 |
|---|
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 |
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