Alameda County property record for 256 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,976 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,510,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,702 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48H-7607-38 |
| Primary APN | 48H-7607-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,976 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 256 ALVARADO RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-1513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00038 BLK: AR: 048H PAGE: 7607 ;LOT: 00039 BLK: AR: 048H PAGE: 7607 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOTEL CLAREMONT |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 423800 |
256 Alvarado Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016228780 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 256 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1513 |
| Document Number | 0000127411 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021127411 |
| Name | STAR ONE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SUNNYVALE, CA 94088 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Alvarado Rd was $10,702.
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 | $625,030 (+2%) Land $187,509 Building $437,521 | ||
| 2025 | $10,702.00 | $612,774 Land $183,832 Building $428,942 | |
| 2023 | $9,473.00 | $588,983 Land $176,695 Building $412,288 | $2,221,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 256 Alvarado Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 risk around 256 Alvarado Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 334 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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