2228 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2228 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Square Footage2,113 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,380 sqft (0.124 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$335,000 (1994)
Tax Bill$13,633.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-1717-25
Alternative APN
  • 054-1717-025-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Units2 Units
Building Area2,113 sqft Living Area
Gross Area297 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area297 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1908
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area5,380 sqft (0.124 acres)
Depth X Width135 ft x 40 ft Depth x Width

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address2228 WARD ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94705-1065
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00025 BLK: AR: 0054 PAGE: 1717
Legal SubdivisionBLAKE ESTATE
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number11&12
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1007
Census Tract423601

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 54-1717-25

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2228 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1065
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 04, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 31, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 22, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number1994259520
Last Transfer DateJan 12, 2022
Transfer Doc0000027732
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateFeb 04, 2022
Property Address2228 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1065
Document Number0000027732
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 26
Instrument DateJan 12, 2022
Instrument2022027732
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address2228 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1065

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2228 WARD ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1065
Document Number0000172724
Instrument DateJul 31, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2017
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address2228 WARD ST BERKELEY CA 947051065, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1065

Mortgage

Document Number0000172724
DateAug 08, 2017
Instrument172724
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MTG
AddressROSEVILLE, CA 95661
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueAug 07, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$566,921 (+0.76%) Land $172,176 Building $401,745
2025$13,633.00 (+17.4%) Homeowner's exemption$562,668 (+4.04%) Land $168,800 Building $393,868
2023$11,612.00 Homeowner's exemption$540,823 Land $162,247 Building $378,576

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