Alameda County property record for 1712 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 953 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $853,500 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $14,518 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2152-9 |
| Primary APN | 58-2152-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 953 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,640 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Street Address | 1712 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00009 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2152 |
| Legal Subdivision | TEACHERS STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
1712 California St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1712 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GOLDEN 1 CREDIT UNION |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016177532 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000376276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1712 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1206 |
| Document Number | 0000111814 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026111814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1712 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1206 |
| Document Number | 0000111814, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026111814 |
| Name | GOLDEN 1 CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.13% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1712 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1712 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1206 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000047372 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021047372 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1712 California St was $14,518.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,010,347 (+2%) Land $303,104 Building $707,243 | ||
| 2025 | $14,518.00 | $990,537 Land $297,161 Building $693,376 | |
| 2023 | $13,279.00 | $952,078 Land $285,623 Building $666,455 | $933,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1712 California St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1712 California St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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