Alameda County property record for 1720 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,435 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $11,789 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2629-5 |
| Primary APN | 61-2629-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,435 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1720 SONOMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00005 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2629 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHBRAE |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 421300 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1720 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STIFEL BANK & TRUST |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000330473 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1720 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1720 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550 |
| Document Number | 0000271068 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020271068 |
| Name | STIFEL BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1720 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550 |
| Document Number | 0000060410 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 60410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 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 | 1720 SONOMA AVE BERKELEY CA 947072550, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550 |
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 | $537,386 (+0.69%) Land $145,026 Building $399,360 | ||
| 2025 | $11,789.00 (+28.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $533,713 (+32.18%) Land $142,183 Building $391,530 | |
| 2023 | $9,162.00 Homeowner's exemption | $403,775 Land $136,663 Building $267,112 | $1,868,940 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,007 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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