Alameda County property record for 2538 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 7 ba · 6,905 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,293 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $32,523 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-1842-15 |
| Primary APN | 55-1842-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 28 Rooms |
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,905 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,293 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Street Address | 2538 HILLEGASS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94704-2968 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00015 BLK: AR: 0055 PAGE: 1842 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLEGASS |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 423602 |
2538 Hillegass Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since August 2014.
Source: Alameda County records, as of September 1, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1751 PETERS RANCH RD, DANVILLE, CA 94526-5628 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004307933 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000193896 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2538 HILLEGASS AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-2968 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000106120 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020106120 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 2538 Hillegass Ave was $32,523.
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 | $1,404,082 (+2%) Land $313,473 Building $1,090,609 | |
| 2025 | $32,523.00 | $1,376,558 Land $307,328 Building $1,069,230 |
| 2023 | $27,636.00 | $1,323,117 Land $295,397 Building $1,027,720 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2538 Hillegass Ave 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 2538 Hillegass Ave 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 891 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.
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