1938 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1938 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Square Footage1,390 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,460 sqft (0.125 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,635,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$23,234.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-1725-31
Alternative APN
  • 054-1725-031-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,390 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area5,460 sqft (0.125 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1938 WARD ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-2219
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00031 BLK: AR: 0054 PAGE: 1725
Legal SubdivisionSHATTUCK MAP 05
Legal Block17
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2005
Census Tract423500

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 54-1725-31

Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1938 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2219
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 12, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SAN FRANCISCO FIRE CU
Oct 31, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STG MORTGAGE INC
Oct 31, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STG MORTGAGE INC
Jun 16, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 14, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 11, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2023127845
Prior Transfer DateJun 14, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000112658
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1938 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2219
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2026
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1938 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2219

Mortgage

Document Number0000033553
DateMar 12, 2026
Instrument2026033553
Lender
NameSAN FRANCISCO FIRE CU
TypeCredit Union
Address3201 CALIFORNIA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2056

October 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 31, 2023
Property Address1938 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2219
Document Number0000127845
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 57
Instrument DateOct 24, 2023
Instrument2023127845
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 28, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$26,323.50
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address1938 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2219

Mortgage

Document Number0000127846
DateOct 31, 2023
Instrument2023127846
Lender
NameSTG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2053

October 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 31, 2023
Property Address1938 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2219
Document Number0000127845
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 57
Instrument DateOct 24, 2023
Instrument2023127845
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 29, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$26,323.50
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address1938 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2219

Mortgage

Document Number0000127846
DateOct 31, 2023
Instrument2023127846
Lender
NameSTG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2053

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJun 16, 2022
Property Address1938 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2219
Document Number0000112658
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 57
Instrument DateJun 14, 2022
Instrument2022112658
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address1938 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2219

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJun 14, 2022
Property Address1938 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2219
Document Number0000111197
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 57
Instrument DateJun 14, 2022
Instrument2022111197
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address1938 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2219

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$24,992.00 (+7.57%) Homeowner's exemption$1,660,700 (+75.09%) Land $500,310 Building $1,167,390
2024$23,234.00 (+57%)
2023$14,799.00 Homeowner's exemption$948,466 Land $284,540 Building $663,926$1,421,640

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