1708 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1708 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Square Footage1,773 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$415,000 (1996)
Tax Bill$12,433.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN61-2629-2
Alternative APN
  • 061-2629-002-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,773 sqft Living Area
Gross Area126 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area126 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1939
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
ViewBay View

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1708 SONOMA AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94707-2550
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00002 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2629
Legal SubdivisionNORTHBRAE
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4006
Census Tract421300

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 61-2629-2

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1708 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 14, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 14, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number1996145063
Last Transfer DateMay 14, 2009
Transfer Doc0000180193
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$696,167 (+0.98%) Land $210,950 Building $492,217
2025$12,433.00 (+13.64%) Homeowner's exemption$689,380 (+4.04%) Land $206,814 Building $482,566
2023$10,941.00 Homeowner's exemption$662,613 Land $198,784 Building $463,829$1,877,220

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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