Alameda County property record for 2221 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $14,470 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-2007-31 |
| Primary APN | 56-2007-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,290 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2221 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: AR: 0056 PAGE: 2007 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCGEE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 423000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Berkeley High School Campus Historic District listed 2008 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 07001350 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2221 California St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2002.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2221 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 2002128561 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2221 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1607 |
| Document Number | 0000252923 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2221 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031607, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1607 |
| Document Number | 0000252923 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 252923 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 2221 California St was $14,470 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 | $836,774 (+2.02%) Land $253,132 Building $590,642 | ||
| 2025 | $14,470.00 Homeowner's exemption | $820,231 Land $248,169 Building $579,062 | |
| 2023 | $12,815.00 Homeowner's exemption | $795,115 Land $238,534 Building $556,581 | $1,205,820 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2221 California St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2221 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 |
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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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