1863 Catalina Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1863 Catalina Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,294 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.151 acres (6,580 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$716,000 (Aug 2004)
Tax Bill$15,420 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN62-2888-10

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN62-2888-10
Alternative APN
  • 062-2888-010-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,294 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1923
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,580 sqft (0.151 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1863 CATALINA AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94707-1906
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00010 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2888
Legal SubdivisionTHOUSAND OAKS STATION
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1020
Census Tract421300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1863 CATALINA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1906
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 26, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 3, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Jun 3, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 4, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 4, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2004355576
Prior Transfer DateDec 18, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000012740
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJul 26, 2021
Property Address1863 CATALINA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1906
Document Number0000256987
Map ReferenceMB 26 PG 45
Instrument DateJul 20, 2021
Instrument2021256987
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TTL CO OF NOCAL

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1863 CATALINA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1906

Mortgage

Document Number0000256988
DateJul 26, 2021
Instrument2021256988
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJun 3, 2020
Property Address1863 CATALINA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1906
Document Number0000127115
Instrument DateMay 28, 2020
Instrument127115
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1863 CATALINA AVE BERKELEY CA 947071906, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1906

June 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJun 3, 2020
Property Address1863 CATALINA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1906
Document Number0000127113
Map ReferenceMB 26 PG 45
Instrument DateMay 28, 2020
Instrument2020127113
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1863 CATALINA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1906

Mortgage

Document Number0000127114
DateJun 3, 2020
Instrument2020127114
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2050

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$941,550 (+2.01%) Land $284,565 Building $663,985
2025$15,420.00 (+9.48%) Homeowner's exemption$922,955 (+3.26%) Land $278,986 Building $650,969
2024$14,085.00 (+2.14%)
2023$13,790.00 Homeowner's exemption$893,850 Land $268,155 Building $625,695$1,240,290

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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2017–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimDec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 922 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.

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