Alameda County property record for 1527 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,477 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,978 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $219,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $8,130 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 59-2278-11 |
| Primary APN | 59-2278-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,477 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,978 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Street Address | 1527 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1060 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00011 BLK: AR: 0059 PAGE: 2278 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHLANDS 01 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 421800 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1527 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1060 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996171961 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000125115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $387,983 (+0.19%) Land $109,138 Building $285,845 | ||
| 2025 | $8,130.00 (+14.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $387,238 (+4.04%) Land $106,998 Building $280,240 | |
| 2023 | $7,091.00 Homeowner's exemption | $372,204 Land $102,844 Building $269,360 | $1,222,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 1,061 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| 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.
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