1698 la Loma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1698 la Loma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 869 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.096 acres (4,169 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$662,732 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill	$11,515 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2024 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`58-2209-24`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`58-2209-24`
Alternative APN	`058-2209-024-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Building Area	869 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	4,169 sqft (0.096 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1698 LA LOMA AVE
City	BERKELEY
State	CA
Zip	94709-1037
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Description	BK: P276 PAGE: 89 LOT: BLDG: UNIT:1698
Legal Subdivision	TBD
Legal Lot Number	1
Legal Unit	1698
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil Division	BERKELEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	422500

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of September 22, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1698 LA LOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1037
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 23, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
Feb 20, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jan 24, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Jan 24, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MICHAEL STEPHEN WARD RETH IRA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 27, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202652708
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 13, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc	0000026488
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Apr 23, 2026
Property Address	1698 LA LOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1037
Document Number	0000052708
Instrument Date	Apr 6, 2026
Instrument	202652708
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 6, 2026
Title Company	REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$107,767.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	1698 LA LOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1037

Mortgage

Document Number	0000052709,
Date	Apr 23, 2026
Instrument	202652709

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.11%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

February 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Feb 20, 2024
Property Address	1698 LA LOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1037
Document Number	0000026488
Map Reference	MB 276 PG 89&90
Instrument Date	Feb 14, 2024
Instrument	2024026488
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 29, 2024
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1698 LA LOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1037

Mortgage

Document Number	0000026489
Date	Feb 20, 2024
Instrument	2024026489

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2054

January 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Jan 24, 2023
Property Address	1698 LA LOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1037
Document Number	0000007054
Map Reference	MB 276 PG 89&90
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2023
Instrument	2023007054
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 30, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1698 LA LOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1037

January 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Jan 24, 2023
Property Address	1698 LA LOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1037
Document Number	0000007053
Map Reference	MB 276 PG 89
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2023
Instrument	2023007053
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 30, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1698 LA LOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1037

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007055
Date	Jan 24, 2023
Instrument	2023007055

Lender

Name	MICHAEL STEPHEN WARD RETH IRA
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	SAN RAMON, CA 94583

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	121 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Alameda County
Municipality	Berkeley City
Unified School District	Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$787,454 (+2.02%) Land $238,336 Building $556,118
2025	$11,515.00 (+7.48%) Homeowner's exemption	$771,881 (+3.1%) Land $233,664 Building $545,217
2024	$10,714.00 (+2.02%)
2023	$10,502.00 Homeowner's exemption	$748,643 Land $224,593 Building $524,050	$763,920

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 437 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Sonic Telecom Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Unwired Fixed Wireless	300 / 25
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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