2142 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2142 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 1,753 sqft · built 1906
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,160 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$135,000 (Feb 2006)
Tax Bill$10,879 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Dec 2020 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN56-2002-16

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN56-2002-16
Alternative APN
  • 056-2002-016-00

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,753 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,160 sqft (0.119 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1411
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00016 BLK: AR: 0056 PAGE: 2002
Legal SubdivisionSPAULDING
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number13&16
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract423000

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 56-2002-16

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1411
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 14, 2023Correction Deed
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Dec 08, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 07, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA
Mar 27, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF NAT'L TR & SVGS
Apr 10, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 01, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 01, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200634718
Last Transfer DateSep 08, 2023
Transfer Doc0000104961
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateSep 14, 2023
Property Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1411
Document Number0000104961
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 62
Instrument DateSep 08, 2023
Instrument2023104961
Record UpdatedOct 09, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1411

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateDec 08, 2020
Property Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1411
Document Number0000341684
Instrument DateOct 22, 2020
Instrument341684
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 15, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031411, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1411

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1411
Document Number0000136252
Instrument DateJun 07, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2018
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031411, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1411

Mortgage

Document Number0000136252
DateJul 11, 2018
Instrument136252
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1411
Document Number0000074270
Instrument DateMar 27, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2018
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031411, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1411

Mortgage

Document Number0000074270
DateApr 13, 2018
Instrument74270
Lender
NameBANK OF NAT'L TR & SVGS
TypeBank
AddressTAMPA, FL 33634
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1411
Document Number0000093805
Instrument DateApr 10, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2018
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2142 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031411, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1411

Mortgage

Document Number0000093805
DateApr 26, 2017
Instrument93805
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$553,859 (+2%) Land $149,385 Building $404,474
2025$10,879.00 (+16.87%)$543,001 (+9.76%) Land $146,456 Building $396,545
2023$9,309.00$494,734 Land $131,111 Building $363,623$1,375,470

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Berkeley High School Campus Historic District
listed 2008 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 07001350

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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