Alameda County property record for 859 Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,231 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,730 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,805 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2583-37 |
| Primary APN | 61-2583-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,231 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 481 sqft |
| Basement Area | 481 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,730 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| View / Lot | Bay |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 859 INDIAN ROCK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R18 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00037 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2583 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
859 Indian Rock Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in July 1997 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 859 INDIAN ROCK AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 25, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000184734 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Indian Rock Ave was $9,805 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $392,714 (+0.21%) Land $320,438 Building $79,276 | ||
| 2025 | $9,805.00 Homeowner's exemption | $391,877 Land $314,155 Building $77,722 | |
| 2023 | $8,344.00 Homeowner's exemption | $376,661 Land $301,957 Building $74,704 | $1,672,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 859 Indian Rock Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 859 Indian Rock Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 972 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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