Alameda County property record for 2434 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
| Property Type | Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
|---|---|
| Details | 22 bd · 9.5 ba · 6,009 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,375,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $49,193 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-1867-2 |
| Primary APN | 55-1867-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 22 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 9.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 25 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,009 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,550 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 2434 PIEDMONT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94704-2455 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: AR: 0055 PAGE: 1867 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY PROP |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 422700 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2425 CHANNING WAY, B, BERKELEY, CA 94704-2260 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BANC OF CALIFORNIA NA |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage BANC OF CALIFORNIA NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201675990 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 1991 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000259419 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2434 PIEDMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-2455 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000149694 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017149694 |
| Name | BANC OF CALIFORNIA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2434 PIEDMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-2455 |
| Document Number | 0000169285 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021169285 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2425 CHANNING WAY # 820, 820, BERKELEY, CA 94704-2260 |
| Document Number | 0000169286 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021169286 |
| Name | BANC OF CALIFORNIA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | $2,955,949 (+0.44%) Land $1,433,835 Building $1,478,818 | ||
| 2025 | $49,193.00 (+12.43%) | $2,942,951 (+3.98%) Land $1,405,726 Building $1,537,225 | |
| 2023 | $43,755.00 | $2,830,372 Land $1,351,149 Building $1,479,223 | $3,115,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|
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 622 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 DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.
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