Alameda County property record for 1709 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,007 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,784 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $486,500 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $12,619 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2618-21-3 |
| Primary APN | 61-2618-21-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,007 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,784 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1709 SONOMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: 0021 AR: 0061 PAGE: 2618 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHBRAE |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17&20 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 421300 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 61-2618-21-3
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1709 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jul 06, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OWNING CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 08, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 08, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999250355 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 07, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000396944 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1709 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2530 |
| Document Number | 0000396944 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021396944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| 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 | 1709 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2530 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000396945 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021396945 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1709 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2530 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000209666 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017209666 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1709 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2530 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000156237 |
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| Date | Jul 06, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020156237 |
| Name | OWNING CORPORATION |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2050 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $428,847 (+2.03%) Land $78,872 Building $356,975 | ||
| 2025 | $12,619.00 (+17.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $420,302 (+2.33%) Land $77,325 Building $349,977 | |
| 2024 | $10,744.00 (+2.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,470.00 Homeowner's exemption | $410,714 Land $74,324 Building $336,390 | $2,243,610 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 1,007 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: California Internet, T-Mobile USA.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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