1637 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1637 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94703

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.073 acres (3,200 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$392,000 (Feb 2003)
Tax Bill$10,655 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2019 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN55-1909-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN55-1909-20
Alternative APN
  • 055-1909-020-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,044 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Architectural StyleOther
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area3,200 sqft (0.073 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1637 CHANNING WAY
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1651
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK:17 SUBD:MAP OF THE MCGEE TRACT
Legal SubdivisionMAP OF THE MCGEE TRACT
Legal Block17
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract423000

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of October 20, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1637 CHANNING WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1651
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 5, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 5, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 31, 2013
Deed Document Number0000070970
Last Transfer DateOct 17, 2016
Transfer Doc0000268300
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1637 CHANNING WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1651
Document Number0000038215
Instrument DateFeb 11, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 18, 2019
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC-OMAHA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1637 CHANNING WAY BERKELEY CA 947031651, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1651

Mortgage

Document Number0000038215
DateFeb 28, 2019
Instrument38215
Lender
NamePENTAGON FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressFLINT, MI 48501-2026
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueFeb 27, 2034
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$10,655.00 (+12.24%) Homeowner's exemption$603,948 (+4.04%) Land $170,308 Building $433,640
2023$9,493.00 Homeowner's exemption$580,501 Land $163,696 Building $416,805

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
Fixed Wireless · DSL
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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