Alameda County property record for 1549 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,789 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $17,275 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Feb 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1611-7 |
| Primary APN | 53-1611-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,789 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Street Address | 1549 ASHBY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-2301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | BLK:N SUBD:HARMON TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | HARMON TRACT |
| Legal Block | N |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 423400 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1611-7
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1549 ASHBY AVE # B, B, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 01, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage AMERIFIRST FIN'L |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025009966 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1549 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2301 |
| Document Number | 0000175885 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 67 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020175885 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2530 HILLIARD AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709 |
| Document Number | 0000175886 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020175886 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 01, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1549 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2301 |
| Document Number | 0000020123 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2530 HILGARD AVE BERKELEY CA 947091105, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1105 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1549 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2301 |
| Document Number | 0000202503 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2530 HILGARD AVE BERKELEY CA 947091105, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1105 |
| Document Number | 0000202503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 202503 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FIN'L |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | GILBERT, AZ 85297 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 14, 2047 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,275.00 (+11.52%) | $1,054,306 (+4.04%) Land $311,610 Building $742,696 |
| 2023 | $15,491.00 | $1,013,371 Land $299,511 Building $713,860 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060014234004, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 1,074 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| 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 Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Sail Internet Holdings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures