1537 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1537 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Square Footage904 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,389 sqft (0.101 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,350,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$19,991.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-1801-7
Alternative APN
  • 054-1801-007-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area904 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area4,389 sqft (0.101 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1537 CARLETON ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1812
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00007 BLK: AR: 0054 PAGE: 1801
Legal SubdivisionSMITHS SUB/MATHEWS
Legal Block34
Legal Lot Number29,30
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2003
Census Tract423400

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 54-1801-7

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1537 CARLETON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 11, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Aug 31, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Mar 14, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Mar 31, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 09, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
HIGHTECHLENDING
May 09, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER
Nov 28, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2023103314
Prior Transfer DateNov 23, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000190989
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateSep 11, 2023
Property Address1537 CARLETON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812
Document Number0000103314
Map ReferenceMB 9 PG 40
Instrument DateSep 05, 2023
Instrument2023103314
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 03, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$21,735.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1537 CARLETON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812

August 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateAug 31, 2023
Property Address1537 CARLETON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812
Document Number0000099821
Map ReferenceMB 9 PG 40
Instrument DateAug 29, 2023
Instrument2023099821
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1447 N CAROLAN AVE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-2403

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 14, 2023
Property Address1537 CARLETON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812
Document Number0000030010
Map ReferenceMB 9 PG 40
Instrument DateMar 09, 2023
Instrument2023030010
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 05, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$11,833.50
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1537 CARLETON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 31, 2023
Property Address1537 CARLETON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812
Document Number0000036680
Map ReferenceMB 9 PG 40
Instrument DateNov 22, 2022
Instrument2023036680
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 27, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1537 CARLETON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1537 CARLETON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812
Document Number0000126519
Instrument DateMay 09, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1537 CARLETON ST BERKELEY CA 947031812, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812

Mortgage

Document Number0000126519
DateJun 02, 2020
Instrument126519
Lender
NameHIGHTECHLENDING
Address2030 MAIN ST # 350, IRVINE, CA 92614-7248
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.83%

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1537 CARLETON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812
Document Number0000126520
Instrument DateMay 09, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1537 CARLETON ST BERKELEY CA 947031812, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812

Mortgage

Document Number0000126520
DateJun 02, 2020
Instrument126520
Lender
NameFEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.83%

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateNov 28, 2018
Property Address1537 CARLETON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812
Document Number0000226439
Instrument DateAug 15, 2018
Instrument226439
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1537 CARLETON ST BERKELEY CA 947031812, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1812

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,397,540 (+1.49%) Land $421,362 Building $983,178
2025$19,991.00 (+561.52%) Homeowner's exemption$1,377,000 (+2,764.39%) Land $413,100 Building $963,900
2023$3,022.00$48,073 Land $22,622 Building $25,451$1,182,510

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