Alameda County property record for 2308 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,405 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,644 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $276,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $12,098 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-1913-8 |
| Primary APN | 55-1913-8 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,405 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,644 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2308 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00008 BLK: AR: 0055 PAGE: 1913 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPAULDING |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1&4 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| 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.
2308 California St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2014.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2308 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994264308 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2308 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1610 |
| Document Number | 0000031156 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2014 |
| Instrument | 31156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2308 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031610, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1610 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2308 California St was $12,098 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 | $465,842 (+0.49%) Land $141,852 Building $330,990 | ||
| 2025 | $12,098.00 Homeowner's exemption | $463,571 Land $139,071 Building $324,500 | |
| 2023 | $10,202.00 Homeowner's exemption | $445,574 Land $133,672 Building $311,902 | $1,182,240 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2308 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 2308 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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