Alameda County property record for 638 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,116 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,370 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,850,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $30,128 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48H-7607-26-3 |
| Primary APN | 48H-7607-26-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,116 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,370 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 638 ALVARADO RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-1556 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: 0026 AR: 048H PAGE: 7607 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOTEL CLAREMONT #2 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 400100 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 638 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1556 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201682005 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000342102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 638 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1556 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000150 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8% |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Oakland City |
| Unified School District | Oakland Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,233,763 (+2%) Land $670,129 Building $1,563,634 | ||
| 2025 | $30,128.00 (-2.04%) | $2,189,974 (+4.04%) Land $656,992 Building $1,532,982 | |
| 2023 | $30,756.00 | $2,104,947 Land $631,484 Building $1,473,463 | $2,538,720 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 393 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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