494 Boynton Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 494 Boynton Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified January 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Square Footage1,641 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,185,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$22,095.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN62-2940-21
Alternative APN
  • 062-2940-021-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,641 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)
Garage TypeCarport Garage
CarportCarport

Location & Zoning

Street Address494 BOYNTON AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94707-1702
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK:2 SUBD:THOUSAND OAKS
Legal SubdivisionTHOUSAND OAKS
Legal Block2
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4001
Census Tract421200

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 62-2940-21

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-owner2 Verified Secondary Owners
Mailing Address494 BOYNTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1702
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 09, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 07, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jan 26, 2018Correction Deed · Conventional Mortgage
COMMERCE MORTGAGE
Mar 17, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
BOFI FEDERAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names3 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number0000064424
Last Transfer DateDec 09, 2025
Transfer Doc0000156650
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateDec 09, 2025
Property Address494 BOYNTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1702
Document Number0000156650
Map ReferenceMB 26 PG 88
Instrument DateDec 02, 2025
Instrument2025156650
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address494 BOYNTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1702

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address494 BOYNTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1702
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 19, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address494 BOYNTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1702

Mortgage

Document Number0000008996
DateJan 07, 2021
Instrument2021008996
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 01, 2051

January 2018: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 26, 2018
Property Address494 BOYNTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1702
Document Number0000015986
Map ReferenceMB 26 PG 88
Instrument DateJan 25, 2018
Instrument2018015986
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address494 BOYNTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1702

Mortgage

Document Number0000015987
DateJan 26, 2018
Instrument2018015987
Lender
NameCOMMERCE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2048

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 17, 2017
Property Address494 BOYNTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1702
Document Number0000064424
Map ReferenceMB26 PG88
Instrument DateMar 01, 2017
Instrument2017064424
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address494 BOYNTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1702

Mortgage

Document Number0000064425
DateMar 17, 2017
Instrument2017064425
Lender
NameBOFI FEDERAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.25%
Type Change DateApr 01, 2022
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change5.25%
Max Rate At Change11.2%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate11.2%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$22,095.00 (+10.6%)$1,375,263 (+4.04%) Land $412,579 Building $962,684
2023$19,977.00$1,321,867 Land $396,560 Building $925,307

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