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1540 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1540 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home Plus Accessory Dwelling Unit
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Square Footage1,598 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,300 sqft (0.098 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$645,500 (2014)
Tax Bill$15,310.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-1800-30
Alternative APN
  • 054-1800-030-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Units2 Units
Building Area1,598 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,332 sqft Gross Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area4,300 sqft (0.098 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings2 Total Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address1540 BLAKE ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1806
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home Plus Accessory Dwelling Unit
Legal DescriptionBLK:35 SUBD:MAP OF MATTHEWS TRACT
Legal SubdivisionMAP OF MATTHEWS TRACT
Legal Block35
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1006
Census Tract423400

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 54-1800-30

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Co-owner2 Verified Secondary Owners
Mailing Address1540 BLAKE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1806
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company, Secondary Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingOwner is a Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 07, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 04, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DIGITAL FCU
Mar 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 30, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names3 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 31, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 30, 2020
Deed Doc Number0000265189
Last Transfer DateJul 07, 2023
Transfer Doc0000076877
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

July 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJul 07, 2023
Property Address1540 BLAKE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1806
Document Number0000076877
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 29
Instrument DateJun 08, 2023
Instrument2023076877
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1540 BLAKE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1806

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1540 BLAKE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1806
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001901
DateJan 04, 2019
Instrument2019001901
Lender
NameDIGITAL FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term479 Months
DueDec 25, 2058
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1540 BLAKE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1806
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2022
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1540 BLAKE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1806

Mortgage

Document Number0000114007
DateMar 22, 2021
Instrument2021114007
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressROSEVILLE, CA 95661
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2051

June 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJun 30, 2020
Property Address1540 BLAKE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1806
Document Number0000151392
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 29
Instrument DateJun 22, 2020
Instrument2020151392
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1540 BLAKE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1806

Mortgage

Document Number0000151393
DateJun 30, 2020
Instrument2020151393
Lender
NameCELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$15,310.00 (+12.83%) Homeowner's exemption$851,721 (+4.04%) Land $232,550 Building $619,171
2023$13,569.00 (+2.35%) Homeowner's exemption$818,653 (+2%) Land $223,521 Building $595,132
2022$13,257.00 Homeowner's exemption$802,600 Land $219,138 Building $583,462

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