Alameda County property record for 996 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,698 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $785,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $18,660 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63-2973-34 |
| Primary APN | 63-2973-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,698 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 996 CRAGMONT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00034 BLK: AR: 0063 PAGE: 2973 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH CRAGMONT |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 421500 |
996 Cragmont Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2018.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 996 CRAGMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008253148 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000242838 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 996 CRAGMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1432 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 996 CRAGMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1432 |
| Document Number | 0000306916 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020306916 |
| Name | GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 996 CRAGMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1432 |
| Document Number | 0000242838 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 242838 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 996 CRAGMONT AVE BERKELEY CA 947081432, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1432 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 996 Cragmont Ave was $18,660 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 | $1,039,952 (+1.32%) Land $309,310 Building $737,642 | ||
| 2025 | $18,660.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,026,426 Land $303,246 Building $723,180 | |
| 2023 | $16,414.00 Homeowner's exemption | $986,578 Land $291,473 Building $695,105 | $1,519,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 996 Cragmont 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 996 Cragmont 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 | None beyond 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 972 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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