49 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 49 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 2,788 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.148 acres (6,426 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$2,625,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$24,971 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2022 Transfer + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`61-2578-12-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`61-2578-12-2`
Alternative APN	`061-2578-012-02`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,788 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,426 sqft (0.148 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	49 SAN MATEO RD
City	BERKELEY
State	CA
Zip	94707-2015
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT: 00002 BLK: 0012 AR: 0061 PAGE: 2578
Legal Subdivision	BERKELEY SQUARE
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil Division	BERKELEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	421200

Owner

49 San Mateo Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 13, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 21, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 21, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 25, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
May 25, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
May 25, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 25, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022126650
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 28, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0000079598
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2022
Property Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015
Document Number	0000126650
Map Reference	MB 25 PG 54
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2022
Instrument	2022126650
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$68,512.50
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015

Mortgage

Document Number	0000126651
Date	Jul 13, 2022
Instrument	2022126651

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2052

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Apr 21, 2022
Property Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015
Document Number	0000079598
Map Reference	MB 25 PG 54
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2022
Instrument	2022079598
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Apr 21, 2022
Property Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015
Document Number	0000079596
Map Reference	MB 25 PG 54
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2022
Instrument	2022079596
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 17, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	May 25, 2021
Property Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015
Document Number	0000194960
Map Reference	MB 25 PG 54
Instrument Date	May 17, 2021
Instrument	2021194960
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015

Mortgage

Document Number	0000194961
Date	May 25, 2021
Instrument	2021194961

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	May 25, 2021
Property Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015
Document Number	0000194959
Map Reference	MB 25 PG 54
Instrument Date	May 17, 2021
Instrument	2021194959
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	May 25, 2021
Property Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015
Document Number	0000194962
Map Reference	MB 25 PG 54
Instrument Date	May 17, 2021
Instrument	2021194962
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	49 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2015

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 49 San Mateo Rd was $24,971 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Alameda County
Municipality	Berkeley City
Unified School District	Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,479,017 (+1.52%) Land $1,031,058 Building $454,959
2025	$24,971.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,456,887 Land $1,010,846 Building $446,041
2023	$22,145.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,400,323 Land $971,600 Building $428,723	$2,315,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 49 San Mateo Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	5 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 49 San Mateo Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 972 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Sonic Telecom Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Unwired Fixed Wireless	300 / 25
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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