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 | Trust 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 |
1527 California St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 1996.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust 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.
FEMA maps place 1527 California St 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.
The area around 1527 California St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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