Alameda County property record for 744 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
| Square Footage | 2,348 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,370 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $2,700,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $39,458.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 61-2575-3-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,348 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 6,370 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 744 CONTRA COSTA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1937 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:3 SUBD:THOUSAND OAKS |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 61-2575-3-2
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 744 CONTRA COSTA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 09, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2022129598 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 744 CONTRA COSTA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1937 |
| Document Number | 0000129598 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022129598 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $70,470.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 744 CONTRA COSTA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1937 |
| Document Number | 0000129599 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022129599 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 744 CONTRA COSTA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1937 |
| Document Number | 0000056926 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020056926 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 744 CONTRA COSTA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1937 |
| Document Number | 0000056927 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020056927 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.35% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 01, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.35% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.35% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Margin | 4 |
| Max Rate | 11.3% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 09, 2019 |
| Property Address | 744 CONTRA COSTA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1937 |
| Document Number | 0000129917 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019129917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 744 CONTRA COSTA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1937 |
| Document Number | 0000129918 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019129918 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.99% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 01, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 5.99% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.99% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Margin | 4 |
| Max Rate | 10.9% |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,458.00 (+17.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,809,080 (+13.09%) Land $842,724 Building $1,966,356 |
| 2023 | $33,615.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,484,000 Land $745,200 Building $1,738,800 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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