Alameda County property record for 1544 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,153 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $535,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $15,321 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-2068-31 |
| Primary APN | 57-2068-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,153 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Street Address | 1544 HEARST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00031 BLK: AR: 0057 PAGE: 2068 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARDY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1544 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012148775 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031500 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1544 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1219 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TTL SAN DIEGO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1544 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000250938 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021250938 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $864,564 (+1.18%) Land $205,616 Building $665,948 | ||
| 2025 | $15,321.00 (+13.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $854,481 (+4.04%) Land $201,586 Building $652,895 | |
| 2023 | $13,510.00 Homeowner's exemption | $821,307 Land $193,760 Building $627,547 | $1,134,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 1,059 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.
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