1509 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1509 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Bedrooms6 Beds
Bathrooms4 Baths
Architecture StyleOther
Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Square Footage2,820 sqft Total Area
Lot Size4,968 sqft (0.114 acres)
Last Sale$950,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$20,087.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-1802-15
Alternative APN
  • 054-1802-015-00

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms14 Rooms
Units4 Units
Building Area2,820 sqft Total Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area4,968 sqft (0.114 acres)
Total Buildings2 Total Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address1509 DERBY ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1816
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Legal DescriptionBLK:33 SUBD:SMITHS SUBDIVISION MATHEWS TRACT
Legal SubdivisionSMITHS SUBDIVISION MATHEWS TRACT
Legal Block33
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2008
Census Tract423400

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 54-1802-15

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address1650 PORTOLA DR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127-1405
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingOwner is a Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 24, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
PCMA INC
Jan 13, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 20, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jan 20, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJan 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 24, 2020
Deed Doc Number0000015445
Last Transfer DateJan 13, 2021
Transfer Doc0000016453
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateNov 24, 2020
Property Address1509 DERBY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1816
Document Number0000322863
Instrument DateNov 05, 2020
Instrument322863
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 04, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address1650 PORTOLA DR SAN FRANCISCO CA 941271405, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127-1405

Mortgage

Document Number322864
DateNov 24, 2020
Instrument322864
Lender
NamePCMA INC
AddressIRVINE, CA 92614
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 23, 2050

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 13, 2021
Property Address1509 DERBY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1816
Document Number0000016453
Instrument DateNov 05, 2020
Instrument16453
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1650 PORTOLA DR SAN FRANCISCO CA 941271405, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127-1405

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 20, 2017
Property Address1509 DERBY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1816
Document Number0000015445
Map ReferenceMB9 PG40
Instrument DateJan 17, 2017
Instrument2017015445
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Revocable Trust
Address1650 PORTOLA DR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127-1405

Mortgage

Document Number0000015446
DateJan 20, 2017
Instrument2017015446
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.25%
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Type Change DateFeb 01, 2027
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change9.25%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate9.25%

January 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 20, 2017
Property Address1509 DERBY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1816
Document Number0000015444
Instrument DateJan 17, 2017
Instrument15444
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 07, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5801 EASTDALE DR #101 MONTGOMERY AL 361172160, 101, MONTGOMERY, AL 36117-2160

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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
2025$20,087.00 (+13.33%)$1,102,532 (+4.04%) Land $493,238 Building $609,294
2023$17,725.00$1,059,724 Land $474,087 Building $585,637

Flood & Wildfire

1509 Derby St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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