Alameda County property record for 838 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,171 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,550,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $26,506 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2581-13 |
| Primary APN | 61-2581-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,171 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 61-2581-13
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 | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PATELCO CU |
| Mar 03, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| May 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY BERKELEY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO BERKELEY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 09, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 09, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023002322 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 09, 2023 |
| Property Address | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000002322 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 62 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023002322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $24,955.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000002323 |
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| Date | Jan 09, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023002323 |
| Name | PATELCO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.37% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 01, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.3% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 11.3% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 01, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000088884 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021088884 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000117932 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020117932 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000037234 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD BERKELEY CA 947072018, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000037236 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 62 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019037236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| 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 by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000037237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019037237 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 838 SANTA BARBARA RD, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2018 |
| Document Number | 0000037235 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY BERKELEY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO BERKELEY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 4625 OYSTER BAY RD NW OLYMPIA WA 985029546, OLYMPIA, WA 98502-9546 |
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 | $26,506.00 (+22.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,612,620 (+15.7%) Land $483,786 Building $1,128,834 |
| 2023 | $21,666.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,393,846 Land $418,154 Building $975,692 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060014212002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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| Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. | Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule) | 250 / 100 |
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