Alameda County property record for 1620 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,434 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,450,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $22,902 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2154-7 |
| Primary APN | 58-2154-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,780 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Street Address | 1620 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00007 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2154 |
| Legal Subdivision | TEACHERS STATE UNIVERSITY HOME |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
1620 California St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1620 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STANFORD FCU |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020279207 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000411676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1620 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000152272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020152272 |
| Name | STANFORD FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PALO ALTO, CA 94303 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1620 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000279207 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020279207 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $23,345.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1620 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000279208 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020279208 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1620 California St was $22,902.
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 | $1,613,621 (+2%) Land $480,266 Building $1,133,355 | ||
| 2025 | $22,902.00 | $1,581,993 Land $470,852 Building $1,111,141 | |
| 2023 | $20,801.00 | $1,508,580 Land $452,574 Building $1,056,006 | $1,528,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1620 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 1620 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 |
|---|
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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