Alameda County property record for 1839 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,255 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,615 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,510,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $28,765 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2605-22 |
| Primary APN | 61-2605-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,255 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,615 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Street Address | 1839 SONOMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00022 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2605 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHBRAE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 421300 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 61-2605-22
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1839 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2549 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 06, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 06, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016317589 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 07, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000405078 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1839 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000405078 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 85 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021405078 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1839 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2549 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1839 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1839 SONOMA AVE, ALBANY, CA 94707-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000368662 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021368662 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,811,385 (+2%) Land $536,247 Building $1,275,138 | ||
| 2025 | $28,765.00 (+11.07%) | $1,775,870 (+4.04%) Land $525,733 Building $1,250,137 | |
| 2023 | $25,899.00 | $1,706,920 Land $505,321 Building $1,201,599 | $2,143,080 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060014213003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force 7 of 12 on primary residences |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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