Alameda County property record for 478 Michigan Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,975 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $24,119 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Second Mortgage Dec 2023 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2939-14 |
| Primary APN | 62-2939-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,975 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,950 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Street Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00014 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2939 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 62-2939-14
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SPRING EQ LLC |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PATELCO CU |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer THE UNIVERISTY OF CALIFORNIA |
| May 20, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201573638 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000153748 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1738 |
| Document Number | 0000019273 |
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| Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026019273 |
| Name | SPRING EQ LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 1 W ELM ST STE 450, CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1738 |
| Document Number | 0000151476 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023151476 |
| Name | PATELCO CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DUBLIN, CA 94568 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 302 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 9% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 17% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 17% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1738 |
| Document Number | 0000135450 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023135450 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO 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 |
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| Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1738 |
| Document Number | 0000135451 |
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| Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023135451 |
| Name | THE UNIVERISTY OF CALIFORNIA |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1738 |
| Document Number | 0000098125 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022098125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, DOMA TITLE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1738 |
| Document Number | 0000098126 |
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| Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022098126 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 478 MICHIGAN AVEUE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1738 |
| Document Number | 0000323900 |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021323900 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2041 |
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 | $1,464,007 (+2.01%) Land $441,302 Building $1,029,705 | ||
| 2025 | $24,119.00 (+9.22%) | $1,435,171 (+3.53%) Land $432,651 Building $1,009,520 | |
| 2024 | $22,083.00 (+2.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $21,539.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,386,180 Land $415,854 Building $970,326 | $1,707,120 |
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 |
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| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 11% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 4,762 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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