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1728 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1728 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,007 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,935,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$33,155 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale
Jan 2018 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN61-2629-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN61-2629-8
Alternative APN
  • 061-2629-008-00

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,007 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address1728 SONOMA AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94707-2550
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00008 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2629
Legal SubdivisionNORTHBRAE
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group4
Census Block4006
Census Tract421300

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1728 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 28, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jan 5, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 5, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018167580
Prior Transfer DateDec 14, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000004143
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateAug 28, 2018
Property Address1728 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550
Document Number0000167580
Instrument DateAug 16, 2018
Instrument167580
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2018
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,128.50
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address1728 SONOMA AVE BERKELEY CA 947072550, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550

January 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 5, 2018
Property Address1728 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550
Document Number0000004144
Instrument DateDec 14, 2017
Instrument4144
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1728 SONOMA AVE BERKELEY CA 947072550, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550

January 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 5, 2018
Property Address1728 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550
Document Number0000004143
Instrument DateDec 14, 2017
Instrument4143
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1728 SONOMA AVE BERKELEY CA 947072550, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2550

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,212,509 (+1.68%) Land $660,498 Building $1,559,011
2025$33,155.00 (+10.44%) Homeowner's exemption$2,175,989 (+4.04%) Land $647,547 Building $1,528,442
2023$30,021.00 Homeowner's exemption$2,091,506 Land $622,406 Building $1,469,100$2,105,190

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,007 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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