Alameda County property record for 1538 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $652,484 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $17,850 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1612-29 |
| Primary APN | 53-1612-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,700 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 37 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1538 ASHBY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-2302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00029 BLK: AR: 0053 PAGE: 1612 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEY ROUTE STATION |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 424001 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1612-29
Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 08, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage U S BANK N A |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage DOUBLE BACKFLIP LLC |
| Jul 09, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 08, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 08, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202661417 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000125080 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 08, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1538 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2302 |
| Document Number | 0000061417 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202661417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $106,100.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1538 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2302 |
| Document Number | 0000061418, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 08, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202661418 |
| Name | U S BANK N A |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.88% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1538 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2302 |
| Document Number | 0000027967 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 53 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026027967 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,155.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 W GARVEY AVE # 420, 420, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754-7430 |
| Document Number | 0000027968 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026027968 |
| Name | DOUBLE BACKFLIP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2027 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 09, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1538 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2302 |
| Document Number | 0000129775 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 03, 2019 |
| Instrument | 129775 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $951.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 855 BERKELEY AVE MENLO PARK CA 940252328, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-2328 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified July 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,850.00 (+11.81%) | $945,989 (+4.04%) Land $437,452 Building $508,537 | |
| 2024 | $15,965.00 (+2.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $15,621.00 | $909,262 Land $420,468 Building $488,794 | $951,930 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,074 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
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| Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. | Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule) | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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