Alameda County property record for 900 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,308 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,274 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63-2971-9 |
| Primary APN | 63-2971-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,308 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 240 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,120 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| View / Lot | Bay |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 900 HILLDALE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1H |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00009 BLK: AR: 0063 PAGE: 2971 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH CRAGMONT |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 421500 |
900 Hilldale Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2017.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 435 36TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805-2127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF MARIN |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064352 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 900 HILLDALE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1418 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000373738 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021373738 |
| Name | BANK OF MARIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NOVATO, CA 94948 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 900 HILLDALE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1418 |
| Document Number | 0000064352 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 64352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 435 36TH ST RICHMOND CA 948052127, RICHMOND, CA 94805-2127 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 900 Hilldale Ave was $7,274 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 | $111,788 (-4.01%) Land $68,522 Building $50,266 | ||
| 2025 | $7,274.00 Homeowner's exemption | $116,459 Land $67,179 Building $49,280 | |
| 2023 | $5,728.00 Homeowner's exemption | $111,937 Land $64,570 Building $47,367 | $1,703,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 900 Hilldale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 900 Hilldale 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 805 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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