Alameda County property record for 140 Bret Harte Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 970 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,182 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,023,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $15,549 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63-2985-4 |
| Primary APN | 63-2985-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 970 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,182 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Street Address | 140 BRET HARTE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00004 BLK: AR: 0063 PAGE: 2985 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARGMONT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 421500 |
140 Bret Harte Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 899 GREEN ST, 206, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133-3735 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202466398 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 9, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000324440 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Bret Harte Rd was $15,549.
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 | $1,064,328 (+2%) Land $319,298 Building $745,030 | ||
| 2025 | $15,549.00 | $1,043,460 Land $313,038 Building $730,422 | |
| 2023 | $12,911.00 Homeowner's exemption | $903,515 Land $265,026 Building $638,489 | $1,414,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Bret Harte 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 Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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 140 Bret Harte Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 805 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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