Alameda County property record for 139 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,350 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,550,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $52,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-4223-11 |
| Primary APN | 64-4223-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,350 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Street Address | 139 ALVARADO RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-1510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00011 BLK: AR: 0064 PAGE: 4223 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOTEL CLAREMONT 02 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 423800 |
139 Alvarado Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| May 25, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY PA-KR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202343957 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000285305 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 139 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1510 |
| Document Number | 0000043957 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023043957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $92,655.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3242 WASHINGTON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115-1622 |
| Document Number | 0000043958 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023043958 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 139 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1510 |
| Document Number | 0000104397 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 104397 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY PA-KR |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,788.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 139 ALVARADO RD BERKELEY CA 947051510, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1510 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 139 Alvarado Rd was $52,239.
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 | $3,767,260 (+2%) Land $1,130,178 Building $2,637,082 | ||
| 2025 | $52,239.00 | $3,693,420 Land $1,108,026 Building $2,585,394 | |
| 2023 | $38,680.00 | $2,772,352 Land $874,904 Building $1,897,448 | $3,107,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 139 Alvarado Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 139 Alvarado Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 631 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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