Alameda County property record for 1639 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 11 bd · 6 ba · 3,926 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,535 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $970,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $23,248 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Oct 2021 Document + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2166-26 |
| Primary APN | 58-2166-26 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 11 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,926 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,535 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 1639 JOSEPHINE ST |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | BLK:1 SUBD:AMENDED MAP OF HUMPHREY TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | AMENDED MAP OF 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 58-2166-26
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 2941 TELEGRAPH AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2017 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 07, 2021 | |
| Oct 07, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 17, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 07, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000098158 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 07, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1639 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1320 |
| Document Number | 0000334974 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021334974 |
| 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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| Address | 2941 TELEGRAPH AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2017 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
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| Recording Date | Oct 07, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1639 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1320 |
| Document Number | 0000334973 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 6A |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021334973 |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2941 TELEGRAPH AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2017 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 07, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1639 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1320 |
| Document Number | 0000334972 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 6A |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021334972 |
| 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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| Address | 2941 TELEGRAPH AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2017 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1639 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1320 |
| Document Number | 0000091678 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | May 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019091678 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC |
| 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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| Address | 60 OAK DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-3912 |
| Document Number | 0000091679 |
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| Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019091679 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.55% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 01, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.95% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.9% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.9% |
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 | $23,248.00 (+14.74%) | $1,189,035 (+4.04%) Land $490,324 Building $698,711 |
| 2023 | $20,261.00 | $1,142,873 Land $471,288 Building $671,585 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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