561 Vistamont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 561 Vistamont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,461 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.151 acres (6,565 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,600,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$23,483 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Mortgage
Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN63-3100-73

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN63-3100-73
Alternative APN
  • 063-3100-073-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,461 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,565 sqft (0.151 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address561 VISTAMONT AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94708-1243
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00073 BLK: AR: 0063 PAGE: 3100
Legal SubdivisionBERKELEY WOODS
Legal BlockG
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract421100

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 12, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CITIBANK NA
Mar 29, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CITIBANK NA
May 8, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Jul 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Jul 19, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM
MUFG UNION BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 29, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 29, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 19, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202442048
Prior Transfer DateApr 8, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000154133
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243

Mortgage

Document Number0000114354
DateSep 12, 2025
Instrument2025114354
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
TypeBank
Address1000 TECHNOLOGY DR, O FALLON, MO 63368
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.62%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateOct 1, 2032
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change10.6%
IndexOther
Max Rate10.6%

March 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 29, 2024
Property Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243
Document Number0000042048
Map ReferenceMB 16 PG 338
Instrument DateMar 22, 2024
Instrument2024042048
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 30, 2024
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$25,760.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243

Mortgage

Document Number0000042049
DateMar 29, 2024
Instrument2024042049
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2054

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMay 8, 2023
Property Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243
Document Number0000052031
Map ReferenceMB 16 PG 338
Instrument DateMay 5, 2023
Instrument2023052031
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243

Mortgage

Document Number0000248951
DateJul 16, 2021
Instrument2021248951
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.75%
Type Change DateAug 1, 2028
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change4.75%
IndexOther
Max Rate8.75%

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243

Mortgage

Document Number0000248952
DateJul 16, 2021
Instrument2021248952
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 30, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJul 19, 2019
Property Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243
Document Number0000138111
Map ReferenceMB 16 PG 338
Instrument DateJul 3, 2019
Instrument2019138111
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address561 VISTAMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1243

Mortgage

Document Number0000138112
DateJul 19, 2019
Instrument2019138112
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.75%
Type Change DateAug 1, 2029
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change5.75%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate9.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,657,640 (+1.57%) Land $499,392 Building $1,165,248
2025$23,483.00 (+13.09%) Homeowner's exemption$1,632,000 (+8.19%) Land $489,600 Building $1,142,400
2023$20,765.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,508,428 Land $452,528 Building $1,055,900$1,540,440

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 51% of the US · lower than 70% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25

May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, Sonic Telecom.

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