Alameda County property record for 490 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,598 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.421 acres (18,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $531,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $15,018 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2923-8 |
| Primary APN | 62-2923-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,598 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 18,360 sqft (0.421 acres) |
| Street Address | 490 ARLINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBD:THOUSAND OAKS |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 62-2923-8
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 HILLCREST RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2811 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 18, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000366555 |
| Deed Book / Page | 062 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 490 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1609 |
| Document Number | 0000099883 |
| Instrument Date | May 04, 2018 |
| Instrument | 99883 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 226 HILLCREST RD BERKELEY CA 947052811, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2811 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 490 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1609 |
| Document Number | 0000099884 |
| Instrument Date | May 04, 2018 |
| Instrument | 99884 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 226 HILLCREST RD BERKELEY CA 947052811, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2811 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,018.00 (+13.31%) | $800,073 (+4.04%) Land $240,022 Building $560,051 |
| 2023 | $13,254.00 | $769,010 Land $230,703 Building $538,307 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · 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 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 as of December 31, 2025 · 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.
Based on FCC filings for 979 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of 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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