Alameda County property record for 2020 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,033 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,002 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-2003-2 |
| Primary APN | 56-2003-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,033 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,300 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Street Address | 2020 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: AR: 0056 PAGE: 2003 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARDY |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 423000 |
2020 California St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 1999.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12145 SW FAIRFIELD ST, BEAVERTON, OR 97005-1439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 10, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000353602 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2020 California St was $10,002 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $353,288 (+0.02%) Land $108,086 Building $252,202 | |
| 2025 | $10,002.00 Homeowner's exemption | $353,225 Land $105,967 Building $247,258 |
| 2023 | $8,393.00 Homeowner's exemption | $339,511 Land $101,853 Building $237,658 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2020 California St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
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 2020 California St 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 1,224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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