Alameda County property record for 2918 Newbury St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $717,391 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,321 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1591-9 |
| Primary APN | 53-1591-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,125 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,480 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 2918 NEWBURY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-2515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00009 BLK: AR: 0053 PAGE: 1591 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADELINE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 423500 |
2918 Newbury St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2918 NEWBURY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Aug 14, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202639188 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000176996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2918 NEWBURY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000039188 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026039188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $16,905.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2918 NEWBURY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000039189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026039189 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2918 NEWBURY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000176996 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 176996 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 2910 NEWBURY ST BERKELEY CA 947032515, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2515 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2918 Newbury St was $5,321, up 21.1% from the year before.
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 | $52,016 (+2%) Land $42,513 Building $9,503 | ||
| 2025 | $5,321.00 (+21.1%) | $50,996 Land $41,680 Building $9,316 | |
| 2024 | $4,394.00 (+4.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,210.00 | $49,017 Land $40,062 Building $8,955 | $1,103,220 |
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 2918 Newbury St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2918 Newbury St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.
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