640 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 640 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,497 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,800 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$6,399 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Reverse Mortgage
Jul 2023 Reverse Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN62-2921-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN62-2921-1
Alternative APN
  • 062-2921-001-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,497 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address640 ARLINGTON AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94707-1642
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00001 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2921
Legal SubdivisionTHOUSAND OAKS
Legal Block19
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract421200

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 62-2921-1

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address640 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1642
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 16, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC
Jul 06, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage
TRADITIONAL MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORP
Jan 02, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage
SYNERGY ONE LENDING
Dec 16, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateDec 29, 2023
Transfer Doc0000008858
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 16, 2024
Property Address640 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1642
Document Number0000008858
Map ReferenceMB 26 PG 8
Instrument DateDec 29, 2023
Instrument2024008858
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2024
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL AGENCY SLN

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address640 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1642

Mortgage

Document Number0000008859
DateJan 16, 2024
Instrument2024008859
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC
TypeReverse Mortgage Lender
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term750 Months
DueJul 23, 2086
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address640 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1642
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address640 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1642

Mortgage

Document Number0000076465
DateJul 06, 2023
Instrument2023076465
Lender
NameTRADITIONAL MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBELLEVUE, WA 98004
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate8.01%
Type Change DateAug 01, 2023
Change FrequencyMonthly
Index1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate13%

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address640 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1642
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000165
DateJan 02, 2020
Instrument2020000165
Lender
NameSYNERGY ONE LENDING
TypeLending Institution
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.17%
Type Change DateJan 01, 2021
Change FrequencyAnnually
Index1-Year LIBOR

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address640 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1642
Document Number0000000166
Instrument DateDec 16, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address640 ARLINGTON AVE BERKELEY CA 947071642, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1642

Mortgage

Document Number0000000166
DateJan 02, 2020
Instrument166
Lender
NameFEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.17%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$81,027 (+2.18%) Land $54,767 Building $33,260
2025$6,399.00 (+21.45%) Homeowner's exemption$79,302 (-4.4%) Land $53,694 Building $32,608
2024$5,269.00 (+4.03%)
2023$5,065.00 Homeowner's exemption$82,951 Land $51,609 Building $31,342$1,820,520

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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