Alameda County property record for 542 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,502 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $910,000 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $9,356 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2936-11 |
| Primary APN | 62-2936-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,502 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 808 sqft |
| Basement Area | 808 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 808 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,700 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| View / Lot | Bay |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 542 SANTA BARBARA RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00011 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2936 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 62-2936-11
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002124123 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060495 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $489,580 (+0.56%) Land $274,706 Building $221,874 | ||
| 2025 | $9,356.00 (+14.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $486,845 (+4.04%) Land $269,320 Building $217,525 | |
| 2023 | $8,195.00 Homeowner's exemption | $467,942 Land $258,863 Building $209,079 | $1,909,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 979 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. | Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule) | 250 / 100 |
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