Alameda County property record for 1537 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,431 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,062 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Oct 2021 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 59-2264-23 |
| Primary APN | 59-2264-23 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,431 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,840 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1537 MILVIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94709-2009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2A |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00023 BLK: AR: 0059 PAGE: 2264 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRAGUE & SWAIN PROP SUB |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 421700 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 59-2264-23
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1537 MILVIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 09, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| Jan 10, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage SYNERGY ONE LENDING |
| Dec 08, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 08, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 08, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000342581 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1537 MILVIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000342580 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021342580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 02, 2021 |
| 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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| Address | 1537 MILVIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1537 MILVIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000342581 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 36A |
| Instrument Date | Sep 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021342581 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| 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 | 1537 MILVIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1537 MILVIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 01, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1537 MILVIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000095319 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021095319 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 2.82% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 01, 2021 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1537 MILVIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000005716 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 36B |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2018005716 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1537 MILVIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000005717 |
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| Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018005717 |
| Name | SYNERGY ONE LENDING |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.97% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 01, 2019 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1537 MILVIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000270529 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 270529 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1537 MILVIA ST BERKELEY CA 947092009, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1537 MILVIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000270534 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 270534 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1537 MILVIA ST BERKELEY CA 947092009, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2009 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $58,705 (-8.87%) Land $44,131 Building $21,574 | ||
| 2025 | $5,062.00 (+25.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,417 (+4.04%) Land $43,266 Building $21,151 | |
| 2023 | $4,018.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,916 Land $41,586 Building $20,330 | $1,421,190 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max 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 Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Google Fiber.
Based on FCC filings for 664 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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