Alameda County property record for 2520 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.049 acres (2,133 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $12,050 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-1797-6 |
| Primary APN | 54-1797-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,133 sqft (0.049 acres) |
| Street Address | 2520 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00006 BLK: AR: 0054 PAGE: 1797 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLOUGH & BAKER |
| Legal Block | D |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 423400 |
2520 California St, a triplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2004.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2522 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002327792 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000279037 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2520 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1808 |
| Document Number | 0000191650 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 191650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2520 CALIFORNIA ST BERKELEY CA 947031808, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1808 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2520 California St was $12,050 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $635,564 (+0.89%) Land $192,769 Building $449,795 | |
| 2025 | $12,050.00 Homeowner's exemption | $629,966 Land $188,990 Building $440,976 |
| 2023 | $10,568.00 Homeowner's exemption | $605,510 Land $181,653 Building $423,857 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2520 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 2520 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 |
|---|
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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