Alameda County property record for 553 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,505 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Company on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,004 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2896-28 |
| Primary APN | 62-2896-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,505 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,725 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 553 THE ALAMEDA |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00028 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2896 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSANDS OAKS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 THE ALAMEDA, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1615 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004834 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $101,033 (+2%) Land $64,271 Building $36,762 | ||
| 2025 | $5,004.00 (+24.01%) | $99,052 (+4.04%) Land $63,011 Building $36,041 | |
| 2023 | $4,035.00 | $95,205 Land $60,564 Building $34,641 | $1,573,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 in force |
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: 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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