Alameda County property record for 940 Fresno Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,253 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $28,905 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2611-11 |
| Primary APN | 61-2611-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,253 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Street Address | 940 FRESNO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00011 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2611 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHBRAE STATION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 421300 |
940 Fresno Ave is owned by a company that bought it in October 2024 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 FRESNO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer TIMIOS TITLE AND ESCROW, TIMIOS TITLE A CA CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024126860 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000402777 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 940 FRESNO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1524 W 8TH AVE, EUGENE, OR 97402-4430 |
| Document Number | 0000158758 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021158758 |
| Name | NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRANDVIEW, MO 64030 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 940 FRESNO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2305 |
| Document Number | 0000402777 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021402777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS TITLE AND ESCROW, TIMIOS TITLE A CA CORP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1524 W 8TH AVE, EUGENE, OR 97402-4430 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 940 Fresno Ave was $28,905 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 | $2,135,000 (+1.67%) Land $642,600 Building $1,499,400 | ||
| 2025 | $28,905.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,100,000 Land $630,000 Building $1,470,000 | |
| 2023 | $11,235.00 Homeowner's exemption | $740,087 Land $222,026 Building $518,061 | $1,434,060 |
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 940 Fresno 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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.
The area around 940 Fresno Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 1,007 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, T-Mobile.
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