Alameda County property record for 291 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,973 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,805,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $37,865 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64-4223-2 |
| Primary APN | 64-4223-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,973 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 291 ALVARADO RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: AR: 0064 PAGE: 4226 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOTEL CLAREMONT BERKELEY MAP |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 423800 |
291 Alvarado Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2020.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 291 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200898417 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000250853 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 291 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 291 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000125101 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025125101 |
| Name | GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 200 WEST ST, NEW YORK, NY 10282 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.5% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 10.5% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 291 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000250853 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 250853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 291 ALVARADO RD BERKELEY CA 947051512, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1512 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Alvarado Rd was $37,865 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,411,140 (+1.7%) Land $725,442 Building $1,692,698 | ||
| 2025 | $37,865.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,370,740 Land $711,222 Building $1,659,518 | |
| 2023 | $35,172.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,278,703 Land $683,611 Building $1,595,092 | $2,973,510 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 291 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 291 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 64% 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 631 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 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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