Alameda County property record for 579 Santa Clara Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,060 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,715 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,926 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2897-14 |
| Primary APN | 62-2897-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,060 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,715 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Street Address | 579 SANTA CLARA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: 0004 MP: 0025 PAGE: 0002 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 579 SANTA CLARA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000068842 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 579 SANTA CLARA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1646 |
| Document Number | 0000193587 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 579 SANTA CLARA AVE BERKELEY CA 947071646, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1646 |
| Document Number | 0000193587 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 193587 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $127,293 (-3.32%) Land $75,274 Building $59,019 | ||
| 2025 | $8,926.00 (+26.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $131,660 (+4.04%) Land $73,798 Building $57,862 | |
| 2023 | $7,031.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,548 Land $70,933 Building $55,615 | $2,579,940 |
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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