Alameda County property record for 970 Jones St, Berkeley, CA 94710
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,447 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 59-2312-3 |
| Primary APN | 59-2312-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 970 JONES ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94710-1847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00004 BLK: 0058 MP: 0019 PAGE: 0079 ;LOT: 00005 BLK: 0058 MP: 0019 PAGE: 0079 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY LTI ASSOCIATION B |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 422100 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 59-2312-3
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 JONES ST, BERKELEY, CA 94710-1847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 970 JONES ST, BERKELEY, CA 94710-1847 |
| Document Number | 0000038757 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 970 JONES ST BERKELEY CA 947101847, BERKELEY, CA 94710-1847 |
| Document Number | 0000038757 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 38757 |
| Name | PATELCO FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PLEASANTON, CA 94588 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $195,909 (-1.52%) Land $60,963 Building $141,946 | ||
| 2025 | $5,447.00 (+17.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $198,930 (+4.04%) Land $59,767 Building $139,163 | |
| 2023 | $4,643.00 Homeowner's exemption | $191,207 Land $57,447 Building $133,760 | $839,970 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Google Fiber.
Based on FCC filings for 1,116 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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