Alameda County property record for 872 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,433 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,656 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,360,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $37,298 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2577-3 |
| Primary APN | 61-2577-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,433 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,656 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Street Address | 872 ARLINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2577 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY SQUARE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
872 Arlington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 872 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202346112 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 872 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1938 |
| Document Number | 0000046112 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023046112 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $61,596.00 |
| 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 | 872 ARLINGTON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-1938 |
| Document Number | 0000046113 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023046113 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 872 Arlington Ave was $37,298 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 | $2,497,431 (+1.71%) Land $751,329 Building $1,753,102 | ||
| 2025 | $37,298.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,455,343 Land $736,603 Building $1,718,740 | |
| 2023 | $8,198.00 Homeowner's exemption | $236,498 Land $179,206 Building $57,292 | $2,069,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 872 Arlington 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 872 Arlington Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 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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