26 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 26 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms4 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Square Footage1,562 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,600 sqft (0.082 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$915,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$16,878.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN61-2551-51
Alternative APN
  • 061-2551-051-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,562 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area3,600 sqft (0.082 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address26 CRYSTAL WAY
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94708-1601
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionOFFICIAL RECS 19 PG 31 PART OF LOT Q
Legal SubdivisionVINCENTE & DOMINGO PERALTA RHO
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3006
Census Tract421500

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 61-2551-51

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address26 CRYSTAL WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1601
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 08, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DB PRIVATE WEALTH MORTGAGE LTD
Mar 30, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE
Jul 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
TRIGG R SPLENDA
Jul 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JOT C & NICOLE F SPLENDA
Jul 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SPLENDA MARIANNE TRUST (PT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 01, 2015
Deed Doc Number2018064631
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address26 CRYSTAL WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1601
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 18, 2021
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CONNECT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26 CRYSTAL WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1601

Mortgage

Document Number0000009954
DateJan 08, 2021
Instrument2021009954
Lender
NameDB PRIVATE WEALTH MORTGAGE LTD
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10005
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueDec 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.7%
Type Change DateDec 01, 2030
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change7.7%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate7.7%

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 30, 2018
Property Address26 CRYSTAL WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1601
Document Number0000064631
Instrument DateMar 13, 2018
Instrument64631
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 12, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,006.50
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address26 CRYSTAL WAY BERKELEY CA 947081601, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1601

Mortgage

Document Number64632
DateMar 30, 2018
Instrument64632
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 29, 2048

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address26 CRYSTAL WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1601
Document Number0000193968
Instrument DateJul 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2018
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address665 ARLINGTON CIR NOVATO CA 949474903, NOVATO, CA 94947-4903

Mortgage

Document Number0000193968
DateSep 05, 2017
Instrument193968
Lender
NameTRIGG R SPLENDA
Address665 ARLINGTON CIR, NOVATO, CA 94947-4903
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address26 CRYSTAL WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1601
Document Number0000193969
Instrument DateJul 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 09, 2017
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address665 ARLINGTON CIR NOVATO CA 949474903, NOVATO, CA 94947-4903

Mortgage

Document Number0000193969
DateSep 05, 2017
Instrument193969
Lender
NameJOT C & NICOLE F SPLENDA
Address350 OLD DURHAM RD, DURHAM, NC 27707-5461
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address26 CRYSTAL WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1601
Document Number0000193970
Instrument DateJul 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2018
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address665 ARLINGTON CIR NOVATO CA 949474903, NOVATO, CA 94947-4903

Mortgage

Document Number0000193970
DateSep 05, 2017
Instrument193970
Lender
NameSPLENDA MARIANNE TRUST (PT)
Address478 BOYNTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1702
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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
2025$16,878.00 (+11.02%)$1,062,967 (+4.04%) Land $312,328 Building $750,639
2023$15,202.00$1,021,694 Land $300,201 Building $721,493

Flood & Wildfire

26 Crystal Way is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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