Alameda County property record for 1826 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,226 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,380,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $36,099 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-2063-29 |
| Primary APN | 57-2063-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,226 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,750 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1826 HEARST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2A |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00029 BLK: AR: 0057 PAGE: 2063 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARDY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
1826 Hearst Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1826 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202469261 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000284721 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1826 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1826 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1331 |
| Document Number | 0000043898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024043898 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1826 Hearst Ave was $36,099 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,469,151 (+1.71%) Land $742,845 Building $1,733,306 | ||
| 2025 | $36,099.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,427,600 Land $728,280 Building $1,699,320 | |
| 2023 | $10,925.00 Homeowner's exemption | $510,780 Land $144,409 Building $366,371 | $1,792,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1826 Hearst Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1826 Hearst Ave 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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