1507 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1507 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,623 sqft · built 1906
Lot Size0.087 acres (3,800 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$890,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$17,271 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Transfer
Dec 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN59-2271-33

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN59-2271-33
Alternative APN
  • 059-2271-033-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,623 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1906
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area3,800 sqft (0.087 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1507 JOSEPHINE ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1135
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00033 BLK: AR: 0059 PAGE: 2271
Legal SubdivisionNORTHLANDS #1
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract421800

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 59-2271-33

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1507 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1135
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 16, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 08, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
May 22, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 10, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201994981
Last Transfer DateNov 16, 2023
Transfer Doc0000135766
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateNov 16, 2023
Property Address1507 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1135
Document Number0000135766
Map ReferenceMB 20 PG 29
Instrument DateNov 16, 2023
Instrument2023135766
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1507 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1135

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1507 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1135
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1507 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1135

Mortgage

Document Number0000341072
DateDec 08, 2020
Instrument2020341072
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressROSEVILLE, CA 95661
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2051

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMay 22, 2019
Property Address1507 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1135
Document Number0000094981
Map ReferenceMB 20 PG 29
Instrument DateMay 20, 2019
Instrument2019094981
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1507 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1135

Mortgage

Document Number0000094982
DateMay 22, 2019
Instrument2019094982
Lender
NameMIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2049

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateApr 10, 2019
Property Address1507 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1135
Document Number0000064908
Instrument DateNov 21, 2006
Instrument64908
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2023 7TH ST BERKELEY CA 947102024, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2024

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,005,650 (+1.29%) Land $303,795 Building $708,855
2025$17,271.00 (+11.83%) Homeowner's exemption$992,794 (+4.04%) Land $297,838 Building $694,956
2023$15,444.00 Homeowner's exemption$954,248 Land $286,274 Building $667,974

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060014218001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 3 individual NFIP policies nearby
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
3 of 3 on primary residences
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023, rainfall accumulation, Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

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