Alameda County property record for 1843 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,491 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,015,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $29,281 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2605-21 |
| Primary APN | 61-2605-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,491 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,625 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1843 SONOMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00021 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2605 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHBRAE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 421300 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1843 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022157211 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000157210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1843 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000157211 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022157211 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $52,591.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1843 SONOMA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000157212 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022157212 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
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 | $2,131,317 (+1.67%) Land $641,495 Building $1,496,822 | ||
| 2025 | $29,281.00 (+17.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,096,405 (+13.14%) Land $628,921 Building $1,467,484 | |
| 2023 | $24,995.00 | $1,853,000 Land $555,900 Building $1,297,100 | $1,776,330 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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.
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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