1614 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1614 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,221 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.127 acres (5,535 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,387,500 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill$23,873 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Transfer
Aug 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN58-2165-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN58-2165-8
Alternative APN
  • 058-2165-008-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,221 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,221 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,535 sqft (0.127 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1614 JOSEPHINE ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1321
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00008 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2165
Legal SubdivisionHUMPHREY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract422300

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address620 S 7TH ST, LAS VEGAS, NV 89101-6906
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 28, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 11, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Apr 15, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201967734
Last Transfer DateJun 6, 2024
Transfer Doc0000075083
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 28, 2021
Property Address1614 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1321
Document Number0000354905
Map ReferenceMB 20 PG 6
Instrument DateSep 11, 2021
Instrument2021354905
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1614 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1321

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1614 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1321
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1614 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1321

Mortgage

Document Number0000194037
DateAug 11, 2020
Instrument2020194037
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateApr 15, 2019
Property Address1614 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1321
Document Number0000067734
Instrument DateApr 10, 2019
Instrument67734
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 6, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,526.25
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address1614 JOSEPHINE ST BERKELEY CA 947031321, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1321

Mortgage

Document Number67735
DateApr 15, 2019
Instrument67735
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
Address3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613-2420
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 14, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,578,710 (+2%) Land $473,556 Building $1,105,154
2025$23,873.00 (+10.7%) Homeowner's exemption$1,547,756 (+4.04%) Land $464,271 Building $1,083,485
2023$21,566.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,487,663 Land $446,245 Building $1,041,418$1,519,110

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,059 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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