Alameda County property record for 1617 Posen Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,810,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $26,348 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2607-25 |
| Primary APN | 61-2607-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,426 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,960 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Street Address | 1617 POSEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBD:PERALTA PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | PERALTA PARK |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 421300 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 61-2607-25
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1617 POSEN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jul 07, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage KIM MARIENTHAL |
| Jun 06, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF THE WEST |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023107536 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1617 POSEN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2722 |
| Document Number | 0000107536 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023107536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $47,241.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1617 POSEN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2722 |
| Document Number | 0000107537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023107537 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1617 POSEN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1617 POSEN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2722 |
| Document Number | 0000077515 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 07, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023077515 |
| Name | KIM MARIENTHAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 1 MONTROSE RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1617 POSEN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1617 POSEN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2722 |
| Document Number | 0000064311 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 06, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023064311 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OMAHA, NE 68154 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $26,348.00 (+88.4%) | $1,846,200 (+96.66%) Land $553,860 Building $1,292,340 |
| 2023 | $13,985.00 Homeowner's exemption | $938,780 Land $281,634 Building $657,146 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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