Alameda County property record for 834 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,298 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,250,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $25,668 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2581-12 |
| Primary APN | 61-2581-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,298 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,290 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Street Address | 834 SANTA BARBARA RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:10 SUBD:BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 61-2581-12
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 834 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000108323 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000347655 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 834 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 834 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000173892 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021173892 |
| Name | MECHANICS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93421 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
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 | $25,668.00 (+11.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,626,654 (+4.04%) Land $482,876 Building $1,143,778 |
| 2023 | $23,085.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,563,504 Land $464,130 Building $1,099,374 |
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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