Alameda County property record for 78 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,897 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,300,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $47,160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2579-23 |
| Primary APN | 61-2579-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,897 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Bay |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 78 SAN MATEO RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1H |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00023 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2579 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY SQUARE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023100138 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000195554 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 78 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2016 |
| Document Number | 0000061807 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202661807 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property, 149 |
| Address | 78 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2016 |
| Document Number | 0000061807, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202661807 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 78 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2016 |
| Document Number | 0000100138 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023100138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $86,130.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 78 SAN MATEO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2016 |
| Document Number | 0000100139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023100139 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2033 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.2% |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 11.2% |
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 | $3,426,320 (+2%) Land $1,029,996 Building $2,403,324 | ||
| 2025 | $47,160.00 (+48.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $3,359,000 (+48.34%) Land $1,009,800 Building $2,356,200 | |
| 2023 | $31,665.00 | $2,264,464 Land $679,339 Building $1,585,125 | $2,892,060 |
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 | 5 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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