Alameda County property record for 1608 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 904 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,325 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Apr 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $7,687 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 59-2292-22-2 |
| Primary APN | 59-2292-22-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,325 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1608 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94702-1430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: 0022 AR: 0059 PAGE: 2292 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEYSTONE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 422200 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1608 CHESTNUT ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1994131425 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000131426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1608 CHESTNUT ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1430 |
| Document Number | 0000022746 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1608 CHESTNUT ST BERKELEY CA 947021430, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1430 |
| Document Number | 0000022746 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22746 |
| Name | REDWOOD CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SANTA ROSA, CA 95403 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 29, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $365,721 (+0.08%) Land $111,816 Building $260,905 | ||
| 2025 | $7,687.00 (+12.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $365,413 (+4.04%) Land $109,624 Building $255,789 | |
| 2023 | $6,842.00 Homeowner's exemption | $351,225 Land $105,367 Building $245,858 | $904,950 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 1,116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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