Alameda County property record for 1705 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
| Square Footage | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,380,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $23,085.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 58-2157-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Street Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1205 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 1 LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | STATE UNIVERSITY HOMESTEAD |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 58-2157-18
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BBVA USA |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA |
| May 15, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Deed Doc Number | 0000224504 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047513 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000115262 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021115262 |
| Name | BBVA USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, AL 35296 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000047513 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 47513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1704 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 94703, BERKELEY, CA 94703 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000060550 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031205, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000060550 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2019 |
| Instrument | 60550 |
| Name | PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | OAKLAND, CA 94612 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000030058 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 06, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30058 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 01, 2019 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031205, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
| Document Number | 30059 |
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| Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30059 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-0002 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 14, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000224504 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 224504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,518.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031205, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
| Document Number | 224505 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 224505 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-0002 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 26, 2048 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000096699 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 96699 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 01, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1705 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031205, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1205 |
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 | $23,085.00 (+10.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,539,390 (+4.04%) Land $461,817 Building $1,077,573 |
| 2023 | $20,953.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,479,621 Land $443,886 Building $1,035,735 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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