Alameda County property record for 1538 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,580 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,654 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 59-2268-16 |
| Primary APN | 59-2268-16 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,780 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Street Address | 1538 BONITA AVE |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94709-2020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00016 BLK: AR: 0059 PAGE: 2268 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAVES & TAYLOR |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | K |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 421700 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 BONITA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000101030 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1538 BONITA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2020 |
| Document Number | 0000227190 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021227190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 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 | Living Trust |
| Address | 1538 BONITA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $326,673 (-0.14%) Land $100,102 Building $233,571 | |
| 2025 | $8,654.00 (+18.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $327,131 (+4.04%) Land $98,139 Building $228,992 |
| 2023 | $7,290.00 Homeowner's exemption | $314,428 Land $94,328 Building $220,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
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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 946 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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