Alameda County property record for 836 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,730 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $19,069 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2575-19 |
| Primary APN | 61-2575-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,730 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,980 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| View / Lot | Bay |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 836 CONTRA COSTA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1H |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00019 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2575 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY SQUARE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3&4 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 836 CONTRA COSTA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059509 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 836 CONTRA COSTA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1920 |
| Document Number | 0000059509 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 59509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 836 CONTRA COSTA AVE BERKELEY CA 947071920, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1920 |
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 | $940,450 (+1.25%) Land $284,235 Building $663,215 | ||
| 2025 | $19,069.00 (+14.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $928,874 (+4.04%) Land $278,662 Building $650,212 | |
| 2023 | $16,610.00 Homeowner's exemption | $892,808 Land $267,842 Building $624,966 | $2,336,130 |
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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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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