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1518 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1518 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Single Family Home (2+ on Parcel)
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Square Footage2,257 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,400 sqft (0.123 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,600,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$26,776.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-1733-26
Alternative APN
  • 054-1733-026-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units2 Units
Building Area2,257 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area5,400 sqft (0.123 acres)
Total Buildings3 Total Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address1518 WARD ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1826
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Single Family Home (2+ on Parcel)
Legal DescriptionBLK:31 SUBD:MAP RESUB SMITHS SUB MATHEWS TRACT
Legal SubdivisionMAP RESUB SMITHS SUB MATHEWS TRACT
Legal Block31
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3006
Census Tract423400

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 54-1733-26

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address1518 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1826
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 31, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Mar 22, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 22, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Aug 01, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LCN ENTS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 31, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 31, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 22, 2019
Deed Doc Number2021128637
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 31, 2021
Property Address1518 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1826
Document Number0000128637
Map ReferenceMB 9 PG 40
Instrument DateMar 26, 2021
Instrument2021128637
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$41,760.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1518 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1826

Mortgage

Document Number0000128638
DateMar 31, 2021
Instrument2021128638
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2051

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 22, 2019
Property Address1518 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1826
Document Number0000052323
Instrument DateMar 13, 2019
Instrument52323
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 04, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1518 WARD ST BERKELEY CA 947031826, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1826

November 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateNov 22, 2017
Property Address1518 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1826
Document Number0000258585
Map ReferenceMB9 PG40
Instrument DateNov 15, 2017
Instrument2017258585
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC 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
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address1518 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1826

Mortgage

Document Number0000258586
DateNov 22, 2017
Instrument2017258586
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3%
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Type Change DateDec 01, 2024
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).
Min Rate At Change2.5%
Max Rate At Change9.95%
Index1-Month LIBOR
Max Rate9.95%

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1518 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1826
Document Number0000180612
Instrument DateAug 01, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1518 WARD ST BERKELEY CA 947031826, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1826

Mortgage

Document Number0000180612
DateAug 17, 2017
Instrument180612
Lender
NameLCN ENTS
Address922 KAINS AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-2004
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$26,776.00 (+7.7%) Homeowner's exemption$1,731,818 (+4.04%) Land $519,453 Building $1,212,365
2023$24,861.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,664,588 Land $499,287 Building $1,165,301

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