Alameda County property record for 490 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $12,770 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63-2953-5 |
| Primary APN | 63-2953-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Street Address | 490 GRIZZLY PEAK BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00005 BLK: AR: 0063 PAGE: 2953 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH CRAGMONT |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 421100 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 GRIZZLY PEAK BLVD, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002302330 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000301940 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $564,358 (+0.75%) Land $169,700 Building $401,658 | ||
| 2025 | $12,770.00 (+15.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $560,156 (+4.04%) Land $166,373 Building $393,783 | |
| 2023 | $11,037.00 Homeowner's exemption | $538,408 Land $159,913 Building $378,495 | $1,680,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 849 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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