Alameda County property record for 1638 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,430 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,535 sqft) |
| Owner | Company on Record |
| Tax Bill | $10,141 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2165-15 |
| Primary APN | 58-2165-15 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,430 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,535 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Street Address | 1638 JOSEPHINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00014 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2165 ;LOT: 00015 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2165 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUMPHREY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1638 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1321 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000126989 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1638 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1321 |
| Document Number | 0000126989 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022126989 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 1638 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1321 |
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 | $319,900 (+2%) Land $37,012 Building $282,888 | ||
| 2025 | $10,141.00 (+20.47%) | $313,628 (+4.04%) Land $36,286 Building $277,342 | |
| 2023 | $8,418.00 | $301,451 Land $34,877 Building $266,574 | $1,993,050 |
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 |
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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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