Alameda County property record for 2156 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
| Square Footage | 4,481 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,400,000 (2007) |
| Tax Bill | $33,180.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 54-1720-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 4,481 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 2156 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-1016 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:D SUBD:BLAKE TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAKE TRACT |
| Legal Block | D |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 423500 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 54-1720-1
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 2156 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Apr 06, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Deed Doc Number | 0000191741 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2156 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1016 |
| Document Number | 0000072446 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023072446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 2156 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1016 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2156 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1016 |
| Document Number | 0000072447 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023072447 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2156 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1016 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2156 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 07, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000195081 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019195081 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2156 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000195080 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019195080 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2156 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000075066 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020075066 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2156 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1016 |
| Document Number | 0000150612 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 2156 WARD ST BERKELEY CA 947051016, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1016 |
| Document Number | 0000150612 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 150612 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 420 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,180.00 (+14.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,738,463 (+4.04%) Land $521,539 Building $1,216,924 |
| 2023 | $28,878.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,670,974 (+2%) Land $501,292 Building $1,169,682 |
| 2022 | $28,283.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,638,218 Land $491,465 Building $1,146,753 |
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