Alameda County property record for 1621 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,391 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,535 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $21,589 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2166-31 |
| Primary APN | 58-2166-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,391 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,535 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Street Address | 1621 JOSEPHINE ST |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:1 SUBD:AMENDED MAP OF THE HUMPHREY TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | AMENDED MAP OF THE HUMPHREY TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 58-2166-31
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1621 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer RAINIER COTTAGES LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021403510 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1621 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1320 |
| Document Number | 0000403510 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021403510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $20,930.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1621 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1320 |
| Document Number | 0000403511 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021403511 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1621 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000224994 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017224994 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1621 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1320 |
| Document Number | 0000143140 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 143140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,375.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 18724 SE 65TH PL ISSAQUAH WA 980278668, ISSAQUAH, WA 98027-8668 |
| Document Number | 143141 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 143141 |
| Name | RAINIER COTTAGES LLC |
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| Address | 18724 SE 65TH PL, ISSAQUAH, WA 98027-8668 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $21,589.00 (+10.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,379,560 (-12.74%) Land $413,868 Building $965,692 |
| 2023 | $19,459.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,581,000 Land $474,300 Building $1,106,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), as of May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Google Fiber.
Based on FCC filings for 1,059 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA0110005, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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