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1620 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1620 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Square Footage1,454 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,130 sqft (0.117 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,920,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$26,047.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-1730-24
Alternative APN
  • 054-1730-024-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,454 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area5,130 sqft (0.117 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1620 WARD ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1828
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionSTATE UNIVERSITY HOMESTEAD ASS
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3007
Census Tract423400

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 54-1730-24

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address1620 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1828
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 04, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
May 24, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LENDUS LLC
May 24, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Sep 11, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 04, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 04, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 24, 2021
Deed Doc Number2021266856
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateAug 04, 2021
Property Address1620 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1828
Document Number0000266856
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 44
Instrument DateJul 25, 2021
Instrument2021266856
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,912.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1620 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1828

Mortgage

Document Number0000266857
DateAug 04, 2021
Instrument2021266857
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2051

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMay 24, 2021
Property Address1620 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1828
Document Number0000194122
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 44
Instrument DateMay 18, 2021
Instrument2021194122
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1620 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1828

Mortgage

Document Number0000194123
DateMay 24, 2021
Instrument2021194123
Lender
NameLENDUS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term7 Months
DueDec 01, 2021

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMay 24, 2021
Property Address1620 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1828
Document Number0000194124
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 44
Instrument DateMay 18, 2021
Instrument2021194124
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1620 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1828

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateSep 11, 2018
Property Address1620 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1828
Document Number0000177005
Instrument DateAug 27, 2018
Instrument177005
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 01, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1620 WARD ST BERKELEY CA 947031828, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1828

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$26,047.00 (+8.62%) Homeowner's exemption$1,840,000 (-6.05%) Land $552,000 Building $1,288,000
2023$23,981.00$1,958,400 Land $587,520 Building $1,370,880

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