Alameda County property record for 265 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
| Square Footage | 2,466 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $3,200,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $46,561.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 64-4259-17 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,466 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Street Address | 265 HILLCREST RD |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-2843 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00017 BLK: AR: 0064 PAGE: 4259 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAREMONT |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 423800 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 64-4259-17
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 HILLCREST RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Feb 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| May 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202378140 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000108864 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 265 HILLCREST RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Document Number | 0000078140 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 05, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023078140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $83,520.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 265 HILLCREST RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 265 HILLCREST RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 265 HILLCREST RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Document Number | 0000060581 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021060581 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 354 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Aug 01, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 7.5% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 265 HILLCREST RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Document Number | 0000165967 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021165967 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | Family Trust |
| Address | 265 HILLCREST RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Document Number | 0000165968 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021165968 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 265 HILLCREST RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000096905 |
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| Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019096905 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 01, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.25% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.25% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 265 HILLCREST RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Document Number | 0000345908 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 345908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,108.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 265 HILLCREST RD BERKELEY CA 947052843, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 265 HILLCREST RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Document Number | 0000050192 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 265 HILLCREST RD BERKELEY CA 947052843, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2843 |
| Document Number | 0000050192 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 50192 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-0002 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 19, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,322,280 (+1.79%) Land $998,784 Building $2,330,496 | ||
| 2025 | $46,561.00 (+15.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $3,264,000 (+11.05%) Land $979,200 Building $2,284,800 | |
| 2023 | $40,285.00 (+1.47%) | $2,939,130 (+2%) Land $881,739 Building $2,057,391 | $2,809,710 |
| 2022 | $39,703.00 | $2,881,500 Land $864,450 Building $2,017,050 |
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