Alameda County property record for 537 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $17,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Mar 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2940-40 |
| Primary APN | 62-2940-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,300 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Street Address | 537 SANTA BARBARA RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00040 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2940 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 62-2940-40
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 02, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 02, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014199471 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045516 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 02, 2022 |
| Property Address | 537 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1716 |
| Document Number | 0000045514 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022045514 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 537 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1716 |
| Document Number | 0000045515 |
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| Date | Mar 02, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022045515 |
| 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 | Mar 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 02, 2022 |
| Property Address | 537 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1716 |
| Document Number | 0000045516 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022045516 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 537 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1716 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 537 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000233421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019233421 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2049 |
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 | $1,101,759 (+1.36%) Land $312,589 Building $796,170 | ||
| 2025 | $17,042.00 (+8.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,087,024 (+4.04%) Land $306,461 Building $780,563 | |
| 2023 | $15,749.00 | $1,044,821 Land $294,563 Building $750,258 | $1,304,010 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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