Alameda County property record for 1521 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
| Square Footage | 1,790 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,400 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $523,500 (2007) |
| Tax Bill | $14,130.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 53-1671-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,790 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport Garage |
| Carport | Carport |
| Street Address | 1521 OREGON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-2003 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:30 SUBD:SMITHS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 423400 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1671-14
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Verified Secondary Owners |
| Mailing Address | 1521 OREGON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company, Secondary Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMMODATION |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Feb 06, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SF FIRE CU |
| Deed Names | 3 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Deed Doc Number | 0000186872 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1521 OREGON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2003 |
| Document Number | 0000151145 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021151145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1521 OREGON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2003 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1521 OREGON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2003 |
| Document Number | 0000151143 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021151143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1521 OREGON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2003 |
| Document Number | 0000151144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021151144 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1521 OREGON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2003 |
| Document Number | 0000028017 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 06, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 01, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1521 OREGON ST BERKELEY CA 947032003, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2003 |
| Document Number | 0000028017 |
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| Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28017 |
| Name | SF FIRE CU |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,130.00 (+19.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $819,379 (+12.44%) Land $210,276 Building $609,103 |
| 2023 | $11,849.00 Homeowner's exemption | $728,744 Land $202,112 Building $526,632 |
1521 Oregon St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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