Alameda County property record for 1634 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,183 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,450,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $22,140 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2153-2 |
| Primary APN | 58-2153-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,183 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1634 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2153 |
| Legal Subdivision | TEACHERS STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1634 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020306159 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000308971 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1634 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1261 |
| Document Number | 0000306159 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020306159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1634 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1261 |
| Document Number | 0000306160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020306160 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
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 | $1,593,886 (+1.55%) Land $480,266 Building $1,120,620 | ||
| 2025 | $22,140.00 (+8.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,569,508 (+4.04%) Land $470,852 Building $1,098,656 | |
| 2023 | $20,335.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,508,580 Land $452,574 Building $1,056,006 | $1,513,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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