Alameda County property record for 956 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,758 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $288,000 (Jun 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $10,788 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2603-16 |
| Primary APN | 61-2603-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,758 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Street Address | 956 THE ALAMEDA |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00016 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2603 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHBRAE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 421300 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1723 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1995142577 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 3, 1989 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000142576 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 956 THE ALAMEDA, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2308 |
| Document Number | 0000206869 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 956 THE ALAMEDA BERKELEY CA 947072308, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2308 |
| Document Number | 0000206869 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 206869 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OMAHA, NE 68154 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 10, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $471,413 (+2.03%) Land $143,524 Building $334,889 | ||
| 2025 | $10,788.00 (+16.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $462,033 (+2.49%) Land $140,710 Building $328,323 | |
| 2023 | $9,268.00 Homeowner's exemption | $450,823 Land $135,247 Building $315,576 | $1,370,070 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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