1525 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1525 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,325 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.206 acres (8,977 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$558,000 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill$11,498 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Transfer
Oct 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN57-2067-31

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN57-2067-31
Alternative APN
  • 057-2067-031-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,325 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area8,977 sqft (0.206 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1525 HEARST AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1218
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionTR: 5154 LOT: BLDG: UNIT:C
Legal SubdivisionOHLONE HOA
Legal Tract5154
Legal UnitC
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract422300

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1525 HEARST AVE, C, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1218
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 13, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 12, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 10, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 10, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 9, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2012262043
Prior Transfer DateMay 7, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000170457
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateDec 13, 2023
Property Address1525 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1218
Document Number0000145456
Map ReferenceMB 150 PG 21&22
Instrument DateDec 6, 2023
Instrument2023145456
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1525 HEARST AVE # C, C, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1218

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1525 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1218
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1525 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1218

Mortgage

Document Number0000170457
DateOct 12, 2022
Instrument2022170457
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.6%
Type Change DateNov 1, 2032
Change FrequencyMonthly
Min Rate At Change2.95%
Max Rate At Change10.9%
IndexOther
Max Rate10.9%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$700,847 (+2%) Land $210,254 Building $490,593
2025$11,498.00 (+11.66%)$687,110 (+4.04%) Land $206,133 Building $480,977
2023$10,297.00$660,431 Land $198,129 Building $462,302$1,122,660

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,059 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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