Alameda County property record for 551 Santa Rosa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,636 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,660 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,496 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2895-1 |
| Primary APN | 62-2895-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,636 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,660 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Street Address | 551 SANTA ROSA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2895 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16&17 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 421300 |
551 Santa Rosa Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2008.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 STRATFORD RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1246 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000129584 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Santa Rosa Ave was $12,496.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $440,914 (+2%) Land $316,120 Building $124,794 | ||
| 2025 | $12,496.00 | $432,269 Land $309,922 Building $122,347 | |
| 2023 | $10,467.00 | $415,485 Land $297,888 Building $117,597 | $1,887,750 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 Santa Rosa Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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.
Wildfire risk around 551 Santa Rosa Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 922 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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