Alameda County property record for 2298 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
|---|---|
| Architecture Style | Other |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
| Square Footage | 5,004 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Size | 8,460 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Last Sale | $5,000,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $76,009.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 55-1887-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 5,004 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings having wood or wood and steel frames. |
| Lot Area | 8,460 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Street Address | 2298 DURANT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94704-1521 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Legal Description | DEEDS T PG 799 BLK 13 PART OF LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 422800 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 55-1887-1
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2425 CHANNING WAY STE B, B, BERKELEY, CA 94704-2260 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 04, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIVE STAR BANK |
| Nov 04, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIVE STAR BANK |
| Jan 02, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage PAUL SCHAFFER |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 02, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 02, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2024000008 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2298 DURANT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2298 DURANT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1521 |
| Document Number | 0000139117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 04, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025139117 |
| Name | FIVE STAR BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 3100 ZINFANDEL DR STE 100, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2298 DURANT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2298 DURANT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1521 |
| Document Number | 0000139119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 04, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025139119 |
| Name | FIVE STAR BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 3100 ZINFANDEL DR STE 100, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 02, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2298 DURANT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1521 |
| Document Number | 0000000008 |
| Map Reference | MB T PG 799 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024000008 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMER TTL INS CO NCS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2425 CHANNING WAY STE B, B, BERKELEY, CA 94704-2260 |
| Mail Care Of | VALIANCE CAPITAL |
| Document Number | 0000000009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 02, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000009 |
| Name | PAUL SCHAFFER |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2298 DURANT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1521 |
| Document Number | 0000025000 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25000 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants In Common |
| Address | 2298 DURANT AVE BERKELEY CA 947041521, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1521 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,009.00 (+154.59%) | $5,100,000 (+202.2%) Land $5,089,800 Building $10,200 |
| 2023 | $29,856.00 | $1,687,618 Land $822,785 Building $864,833 |
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