Alameda County property record for 551 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,423 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $11,488 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2916-16 |
| Primary APN | 62-2916-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,423 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Street Address | 551 ARLINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBD:SPRING COURTH |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRING COURTH |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 62-2916-16
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage SHANNON G LANCE IRREVOCABLE TRUST |
| May 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 02, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 02, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003702452 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 551 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1641 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1641 |
| Document Number | 0000169721 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022169721 |
| Name | SHANNON G LANCE IRREVOCABLE TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 556 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 551 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1641 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000110778 |
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| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020110778 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 551 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1641 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000186995 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019186995 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 551 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1641 |
| Document Number | 0000202076 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 551 ARLINGTON AVE BERKELEY CA 947071641, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1641 |
| Document Number | 0000202076 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 202076 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 13, 2047 |
| 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 | $11,488.00 (+13.18%) | $771,364 (+4.04%) Land $230,317 Building $541,047 |
| 2023 | $10,150.00 | $741,414 Land $221,374 Building $520,040 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| 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 · sampled at 922 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: California Internet.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, 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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