Alameda County property record for 1611 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,028 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,264 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $227,500 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $7,682 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2155-21 |
| Primary APN | 58-2155-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,028 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,264 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1611 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00021 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2155 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA |
| Legal Lot Number | 10&11 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
1611 California St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1996.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1611 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199617075 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1611 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1203 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1611 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1203 |
| Document Number | 0000115003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021115003 |
| Name | PRIORITY FINANCIAL NETWORK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CALABASAS, CA 91302 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1611 California St was $7,682 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $378,471 (+0.15%) Land $115,726 Building $269,745 | ||
| 2025 | $7,682.00 Homeowner's exemption | $377,913 Land $113,457 Building $264,456 | |
| 2023 | $6,652.00 Homeowner's exemption | $363,239 Land $109,051 Building $254,188 | $972,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1611 California St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1611 California St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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