Alameda County property record for 438 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,228 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,616 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,341 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2942-14 |
| Primary APN | 62-2942-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,228 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,616 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Street Address | 438 VERMONT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00014 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2942 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 62-2942-14
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 VERMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1742 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit PATELCO CREDIT UNION |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048178 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 438 VERMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1742 |
| Document Number | 0000048178 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202648178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-PLACER TITLE, PLACER TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 438 VERMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1742 |
| Document Number | 0000048179, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202648179 |
| Name | PATELCO CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Mar 31, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.98% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 438 VERMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1742 |
| Document Number | 0000306816 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021306816 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 VERMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1742 |
| Document Number | 0000306817 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021306817 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
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 | $442,981 (+2.03%) Land $154,401 Building $295,580 | ||
| 2025 | $14,341.00 (+17.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $434,158 (-47.36%) Land $151,373 Building $289,785 | |
| 2024 | $12,178.00 (+2.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,899.00 | $824,803 Land $247,441 Building $577,362 | $2,028,240 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 979 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: California Internet, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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