Alameda County property record for 491 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,306 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $18,404 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2943-18 |
| Primary APN | 62-2943-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,306 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,700 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Street Address | 491 VERMONT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00018 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2943 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 VERMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024110311 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000128774 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $1,122,000 (+2%) Land $336,600 Building $785,400 | ||
| 2025 | $18,404.00 (+299.48%) | $1,100,000 (+1,178.85%) Land $330,000 Building $770,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,607.00 Homeowner's exemption | $86,015 Land $55,144 Building $30,871 | $1,335,420 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
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 979 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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