Alameda County property record for 2539 Hilgard Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,456 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,598 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2196-35 |
| Primary APN | 58-2196-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,456 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 2539 HILGARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94709-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | UNIT:2539 SUBD:HILGARD AVENUE CONDOS 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILGARD AVENUE CONDOS 1 |
| Legal Unit | 2539 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 422500 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 58-2196-35
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2539 HILGARD AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 07, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 07, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 2002342114 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,598.00 (+11.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $724,100 (+4.04%) Land $253,435 Building $470,665 |
| 2023 | $10,431.00 Homeowner's exemption | $695,989 Land $243,596 Building $452,393 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: California Internet, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 437 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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