Alameda County property record for 1642 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.041 acres (1,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,175,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $19,556 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2165-16 |
| Primary APN | 58-2165-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,666 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,800 sqft (0.041 acres) |
| Street Address | 1642 JOSEPHINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00016 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2165 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUMPHREY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1640 JULIAN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2012 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024115241 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000148659 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1642 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1642 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1321 |
| Document Number | 0000002480 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026002480 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 2160 SUPERIOR AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,198,500 (+2%) Land $359,550 Building $838,950 | |
| 2025 | $19,556.00 (+65.28%) | $1,175,000 (+87.79%) Land $352,500 Building $822,500 |
| 2024 | $11,832.00 (+2.65%) | |
| 2023 | $11,526.00 | $625,703 Land $180,205 Building $445,498 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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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