Alameda County property record for 1516 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,675 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $701,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $13,008 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Jun 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-2068-36 |
| Primary APN | 57-2068-36 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,172 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,675 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Street Address | 1516 HEARST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 10143 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
1516 Hearst Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1516 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORP |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SF FIRE CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015224495 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1516 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1219 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000228281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019228281 |
| Name | ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29715 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1516 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000168963 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1516 HEARST AVE BERKELEY CA 947031219, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000168963 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 168963 |
| Name | SF FIRE CU |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1516 Hearst Ave was $13,008.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,008.00 | $829,821 Land $248,946 Building $580,875 |
| 2023 | $11,752.00 | $797,604 Land $239,281 Building $558,323 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1516 Hearst Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1516 Hearst Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 1,059 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.
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