Alameda County property record for 2237 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,562,500 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $12,350 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-2007-26 |
| Primary APN | 56-2007-26 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Street Address | 2237 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00026 BLK: AR: 0056 PAGE: 2007 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCGEE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| 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.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2237 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202549857 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000227437 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2237 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-PLACER TITLE, PLACER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1905 BERRYMAN ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1918 |
| Document Number | 0000154931 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021154931 |
| Name | BNC NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GLENDALE, AZ 85308 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,593,750 (+132.02%) Land $478,074 Building $1,115,676 | ||
| 2025 | $12,350.00 (+13.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $686,897 (+4.04%) Land $206,069 Building $480,828 | |
| 2023 | $10,914.00 Homeowner's exemption | $660,230 Land $198,069 Building $462,161 | $1,163,970 |
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.
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.
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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