Alameda County property record for 2438 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $10,276 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-1913-49 |
| Primary APN | 55-1913-49 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2438 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00049 BLK: AR: 0055 PAGE: 1913 |
| Legal Subdivision | YOUNGS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3&2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 423000 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2438 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000363903 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2438 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1612 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2438 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1612 |
| Document Number | 0000170824 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021170824 |
| Name | USE CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $540,644 (+0.7%) Land $164,293 Building $383,351 | ||
| 2025 | $10,276.00 (+13.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $536,907 (+4.04%) Land $161,072 Building $375,835 | |
| 2023 | $9,048.00 Homeowner's exemption | $516,061 Land $154,818 Building $361,243 | $1,199,970 |
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 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 |
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