Alameda County property record for 2539 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,142 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $17,659 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-1846-24 |
| Primary APN | 55-1846-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,142 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Street Address | 2539 BENVENUE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94704-3030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00022 BLK: AR: 0055 PAGE: 1846 ;LOT: 00023 BLK: AR: 0055 PAGE: 1846 ;LOT: 00024 BLK: AR: 0055 PAGE: 1846 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLEGASS MAP 03 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 423602 |
2539 Benvenue Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2014.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2278 SHATTUCK AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1431 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995190723 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 2, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023799 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2539 BENVENUE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3030 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000123355 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019123355 |
| Name | CATHAY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | UNION CITY, CA 94587 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 2539 Benvenue Ave was $17,659.
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 | $740,046 (+2%) Land $320,947 Building $419,099 | |
| 2025 | $17,659.00 | $725,538 Land $314,655 Building $410,883 |
| 2023 | $14,962.00 | $697,370 Land $302,439 Building $394,931 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2539 Benvenue 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 2539 Benvenue 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 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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