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2480 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2480 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 · Last verified January 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Architecture StyleOther
Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Square Footage5,850 sqft Total Area
Lot Size6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
Last Sale$26,500,000 (2025)
Tax Bill$109,612.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 55-1878-22

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2437 DURANT AVE # 204, 204, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1610
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 21, 2025Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 09, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO NA
Jul 13, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 13, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jun 29, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
REDWOOD CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 21, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 21, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 09, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2025147723
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

November 2025: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateNov 21, 2025
Property Address2480 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3394
Document Number0000147723
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 21
Instrument DateNov 18, 2025
Instrument2025147723
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 26, 2025
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$69,165.00
Amount AccuracyComputed from Limited Transfer Tax Data
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2437 DURANT AVE # 204, 204, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1610

Mortgage

Document Number0000147725
DateNov 21, 2025
Instrument2025147725
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 09, 2020
Property Address2480 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1609
Document Number0000266806
Instrument DateSep 29, 2020
Instrument266806
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 31, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO NA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,400.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2437 DURANT AVE #204 BERKELEY CA 947041610, 204, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1610

July 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJul 13, 2020
Property Address2480 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1609
Document Number0000162280
Instrument DateJun 27, 2020
Instrument162280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2476 BANCROFT WAY BERKELEY CA 94704, BERKELEY, CA 94704

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJul 13, 2020
Property Address2480 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1609
Document Number0000162281
Instrument DateJun 02, 2020
Instrument162281
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
Address232 DIXON DR LAKEPORT CA 954539317, LAKEPORT, CA 95453-9317

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJun 29, 2018
Property Address2480 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1609
Document Number0000129281
Instrument DateApr 25, 2018
Instrument129281
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 17, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
AddressPO BOX 454 BIG SUR CA 939200454, BIG SUR, CA 93920-0454

Mortgage

Document Number129282
DateJun 29, 2018
Instrument129282
Lender
NameREDWOOD CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSANTA ROSA, CA 95403
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$109,612.00 (+72.66%)$2,164,840 (-47.98%) Land $2,164,840
2023$63,483.00$4,161,600 Land $2,080,800 Building $2,080,800

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN55-1878-22
Alternative APN
  • 055-1878-022-00

Interior

Building Area5,850 sqft Total Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeTilt-Up Concrete Construction
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame.
Lot Area6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address2480 BANCROFT WAY
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94704-3394
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionBLK:1 SUBD:BEAVER TRACT
Legal SubdivisionBEAVER TRACT
Legal Block1
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2000
Census Tract422800

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