Alameda County property record for 1540 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
| Square Footage | 2,483 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,120,000 (2013) |
| Tax Bill | $22,972.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 59-2252-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,483 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 135 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width |
| Street Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1814 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00006 BLK: AR: 0059 PAGE: 2252 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY VIEW HOMESTEAD ASSN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 421600 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 59-2252-6
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Apr 05, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Apr 05, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Apr 05, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 06, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 06, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2013377481 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006646 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000350934 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020350934 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CONCORD, CA 94520 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000162994 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY BERKELEY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO BERKELEY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants In Common |
| Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE BERKELEY CA 947081814, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000162994 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 162994 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 20, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 05, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000068788 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 68788 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE BERKELEY CA 947081814, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1814 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 05, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000068789 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 68789 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE BERKELEY CA 947081814, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1814 |
| Document Number | 68790 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 68790 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 04, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 05, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000068787 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 68787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants In Common |
| Address | 1540 SCENIC AVE BERKELEY CA 947081814, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1814 |
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 | $1,393,357 (+2.01%) Land $420,107 Building $980,250 | ||
| 2025 | $22,972.00 (+9.39%) | $1,365,907 (+3.51%) Land $411,872 Building $961,035 | |
| 2024 | $21,000.00 (-0.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $21,016.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,319,605 Land $395,881 Building $923,724 | $2,227,950 |
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