1738 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1738 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,545 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.092 acres (4,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$700,000 (Oct 2010)
Tax Bill$15,476 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Jan 2022 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN58-2159-36

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN58-2159-36
Alternative APN
  • 058-2159-036-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,545 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1943
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1738 FRANCISCO ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1311
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00036 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2159
Legal SubdivisionSTATE UNIVERSITY HOMESTEAD ASS
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract422300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1738 FRANCISCO ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1311
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 13, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Jan 13, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
MORTGAGE CONNECT LP
Jul 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HERITAGE COMMUNITY CU
Dec 23, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 22, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 22, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2010308917
Prior Transfer DateNov 15, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000382094
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 13, 2022
Property Address1738 FRANCISCO ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1311
Document Number0000009453
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 58
Instrument DateJan 7, 2022
Instrument2022009453
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2022
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1738 FRANCISCO ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1311

Mortgage

Document Number0000009454
DateJan 13, 2022
Instrument2022009454
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 13, 2022
Property Address1738 FRANCISCO ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1311
Document Number0000009455
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 58
Instrument DateJan 7, 2022
Instrument2022009455
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1738 FRANCISCO ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1311

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1738 FRANCISCO ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1311
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1738 FRANCISCO ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1311

Mortgage

Document Number0000181238
DateJul 29, 2020
Instrument2020181238
Lender
NameHERITAGE COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSACRAMENTO, CA 95827
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueAug 1, 2040

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateDec 23, 2020
Property Address1738 FRANCISCO ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1311
Document Number0000362169
Instrument DateJun 12, 2020
Instrument362169
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 2, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1738 FRANCISCO ST BERKELEY CA 947031311, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1311

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$913,506 (+1.22%) Land $274,411 Building $646,095
2025$15,476.00 (+12.59%) Homeowner's exemption$902,459 (+4.04%) Land $269,031 Building $633,428
2023$13,745.00 Homeowner's exemption$867,426 Land $258,587 Building $608,839$1,396,980

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

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 1,059 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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