Alameda County property record for 520 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
| Square Footage | 1,491 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (2003) |
| Tax Bill | $15,653.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 62-2936-7 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,491 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Street Address | 520 SANTA BARBARA RD |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1746 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00007 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2936 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24&23 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 62-2936-7
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 01, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Oct 01, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 09, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 03, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 03, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2003388929 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000329921 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 01, 2021 |
| Property Address | 520 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000329921 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021329921 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1746 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 01, 2021 |
| Property Address | 520 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000329919 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021329919 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship |
| Address | 520 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000329920 |
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| Date | Oct 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021329920 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 09, 2021 |
| Property Address | 520 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000095378 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021095378 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1746 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 520 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000060573 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 SANTA BARBARA RD BERKELEY CA 947071746, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1746 |
| Document Number | 0000060573 |
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| Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 60573 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $899,337 (+1.21%) Land $271,901 Building $634,436 | ||
| 2025 | $15,653.00 (+13.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $888,568 (+4.04%) Land $266,570 Building $621,998 | |
| 2023 | $13,843.00 Homeowner's exemption | $854,068 Land $256,220 Building $597,848 | $1,304,190 |
520 Santa Barbara Rd is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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