Alameda County property record for 540 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,007 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,488 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,210,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $21,920 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63-3100-54 |
| Primary APN | 63-3100-54 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,007 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,488 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Street Address | 540 WILDCAT CANYON RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY WOODS |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 421100 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 63-3100-54
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 540 WILDCAT CANYON RD, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Sep 09, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| May 28, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CALIFORNIA BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019098817 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 540 WILDCAT CANYON RD, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 08, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 WILDCAT CANYON RD, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000279652 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021279652 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.85% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 01, 2031 |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.85% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 7.85% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 540 WILDCAT CANYON RD, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000186110 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 09, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1005 OVERLOOK RD BERKELEY CA 947081711, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1711 |
| Document Number | 0000186110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 186110 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.15% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 540 WILDCAT CANYON RD, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000098817 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 338 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019098817 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 540 WILDCAT CANYON RD, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000098818 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019098818 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 01, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.75% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 9.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 540 WILDCAT CANYON RD, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000003257 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE ORANGE CN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 540 WILDCAT CANYON RD BERKELEY CA 947081229, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000003257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3257 |
| Name | CALIFORNIA BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,920.00 (+11.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,349,755 (+4.04%) Land $557,750 Building $792,005 |
| 2023 | $19,688.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,297,349 Land $536,095 Building $761,254 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060014211001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Communications, LLC., Sonic Telecom.
Based on FCC filings for 125 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA0110005, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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