Alameda County property record for 561 Santa Clara Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,822 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,060,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $32,185 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2911-2 |
| Primary APN | 62-2911-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,822 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Street Address | 561 SANTA CLARA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2911 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 SANTA CLARA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021256482 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000067882 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 561 SANTA CLARA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1624 |
| Document Number | 0000256482 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021256482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $53,766.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 561 SANTA CLARA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1624 |
| Document Number | 0000256483 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021256483 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,682,000 (-23.06%) Land $506,700 Building $1,182,300 | ||
| 2025 | $32,185.00 (+9.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,186,071 (+4.04%) Land $655,821 Building $1,530,250 | |
| 2023 | $29,282.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,101,200 Land $630,360 Building $1,470,840 | $2,089,170 |
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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