2540 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94708 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2540 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94708 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms4 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Square Footage3,863 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,200 sqft (0.142 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$3,250,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$49,779.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN58-2196-21
Alternative APN
  • 058-2196-021-00

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Building Area3,863 sqft Living Area
Stories3 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area6,200 sqft (0.142 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address2540 CEDAR ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94708-1932
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00021 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2196
Legal SubdivisionDALEYS SCENIC PARK
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1004
Census Tract422500

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 58-2196-21

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2540 CEDAR ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1932
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 21, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 19, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 18, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 12, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2021376297
Last Transfer DateJun 13, 2023
Transfer Doc0000094750
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateAug 21, 2023
Property Address2540 CEDAR ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1932
Document Number0000094750
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 54
Instrument DateJun 13, 2023
Instrument2023094750
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2540 CEDAR ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1932

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateNov 19, 2021
Property Address2540 CEDAR ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1932
Document Number0000376297
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 54
Instrument DateNov 04, 2021
Instrument2021376297
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$84,825.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address2540 CEDAR ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1932

Mortgage

Document Number0000376298
DateNov 19, 2021
Instrument2021376298
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2051

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2540 CEDAR ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1932
Document Number0000242729
Instrument DateOct 18, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address2540 CEDAR ST BERKELEY CA 947081932, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1932

Mortgage

Document Number0000242729
DateNov 02, 2017
Instrument242729
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 01, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 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 and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,328,000 (-3.51%) Land $1,000,500 Building $2,334,500
2025$49,779.00 (+9.58%) Homeowner's exemption$3,448,900 (+4.04%) Land $1,034,670 Building $2,414,230
2023$45,427.00 (+1.48%) Homeowner's exemption$3,315,000 (+2%) Land $994,500 Building $2,320,500$3,367,440
2022$44,766.00 Homeowner's exemption$3,250,000 Land $975,000 Building $2,275,000

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