2304 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2304 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.078 acres (3,384 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$650,000 (May 2008)
Tax Bill$13,520 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Transfer
Nov 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN55-1913-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN55-1913-6
Alternative APN
  • 055-1913-006-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,107 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area3,384 sqft (0.078 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address2304 CALIFORNIA ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1610
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00006 BLK: AR: 0055 PAGE: 1913
Legal SubdivisionSPAULDING
Legal Block4
Legal Lot NumberP
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract423000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address7133 BRIZA LOOP, SAN RAMON, CA 94582-5045
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 4, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 9, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
COMMERCE HM MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 20, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 20, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 17, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2008163721
Last Transfer DateOct 12, 2020
Transfer Doc0000335435
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateDec 4, 2020
Property Address2304 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1610
Document Number0000335435
Instrument DateOct 12, 2020
Instrument335435
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 12, 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
Address2304 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031610, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1610

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2304 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1610
Document Number0000252024
Instrument DateNov 9, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7133 BRIZA LOOP SAN RAMON CA 945825045, SAN RAMON, CA 94582-5045

Mortgage

Document Number0000252024
DateNov 15, 2017
Instrument252024
Lender
NameCOMMERCE HM MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 14, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$863,797 (+1.18%) Land $261,239 Building $609,558
2025$13,520.00 (+10.98%) Homeowner's exemption$853,728 (+4.04%) Land $256,118 Building $597,610
2023$12,182.00 Homeowner's exemption$820,585 Land $246,175 Building $574,410$1,167,030

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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