Alameda County property record for 1398 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 · Last verified November 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home Plus Accessory Dwelling Unit |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
| Square Footage | 1,848 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,148 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $2,150,000 (2025) |
| Tax Bill | $12,246.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 59-2253-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 5,148 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| State | CA |
|---|---|
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home Plus Accessory Dwelling Unit |
| Legal Description | BLK:D SUBD:HOPKINS TERRACE MAN #3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPKINS TERRACE MAN #3 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 421600 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 59-2253-11
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1398 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Dec 07, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 07, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 07, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2025125019 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 07, 2025 |
| Property Address | CA |
| Document Number | 0000125019 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025125019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $56,115.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1398 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1810 |
| Document Number | 0000125020 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 07, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025125020 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1398 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1810 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 09, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1398 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1810 |
| Document Number | 0000337819 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020337819 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1398 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1810 |
| Document Number | 0000221341 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018221341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY M |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship |
| Address | 1398 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1810 |
| Document Number | 0000221342 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018221342 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2048 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
| 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,246.00 (+17.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $485,077 (+4.04%) Land $145,617 Building $339,460 |
| 2023 | $10,466.00 Homeowner's exemption | $466,243 Land $139,963 Building $326,280 |
1398 Scenic Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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