Alameda County property record for 978 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
| Square Footage | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,625 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $848,000 (2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,539.00 (2025) |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 63-2968-45-1
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 CRESTON RD, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 04, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 04, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 04, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 0000268701 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000084009 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 978 CRESTON RD, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1544 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000071765 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019071765 |
| Name | MECHANICS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HERCULES, CA 94547 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,539.00 (+18.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $203,132 (+4.04%) Land $48,560 Building $154,572 |
| 2023 | $4,685.00 Homeowner's exemption | $195,245 Land $46,674 Building $148,571 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 11% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,571 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 63-2968-45-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 6,625 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport Garage |
| Carport | Carport |
| Street Address | 978 CRESTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1544 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:28 SUBD:NORTH CRAGMONT |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH CRAGMONT |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 421500 |
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