Alameda County property record for 1955 el Dorado Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,005 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,491 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2571-12 |
| Primary APN | 61-2571-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,005 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,900 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1955 EL DORADO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00012 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2571 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHBRAE TERRACE |
| Legal Block | K |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 421400 |
1955 el Dorado Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2017.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1955 EL DORADO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NOW |
| Oct 6, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NOW |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000221296 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1955 EL DORADO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2441 |
| Document Number | 0000258304 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | RADIAN TITLE SERVICES, RADIAN TITLE SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1955 EL DORADO AVE BERKELEY CA 947072441, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2441 |
| Document Number | 0000258304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 258304 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NOW |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SHREWSBURY, NJ 07702 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 16, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1955 EL DORADO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2441 |
| Document Number | 0000221296 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 221296 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | ENTITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1955 EL DORADO AVE BERKELEY CA 947072441, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2441 |
| Document Number | 221297 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 221297 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NOW |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SHREWSBURY, NJ 07702 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 5, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1955 el Dorado Ave was $8,491 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 | $199,956 (-1.45%) Land $147,826 Building $59,130 | ||
| 2025 | $8,491.00 Homeowner's exemption | $202,899 Land $144,928 Building $57,971 | |
| 2023 | $7,048.00 Homeowner's exemption | $195,021 Land $139,301 Building $55,720 | $1,513,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1955 el Dorado 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 1955 el Dorado 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 972 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
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