2540 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2540 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Bedrooms20 Beds
Bathrooms20 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Square Footage29,468 sqft Living Area
Lot Size16,344 sqft (0.375 acres)
GarageAttached
Last Sale$1,680,000 (1994)
Tax Bill$97,271.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN55-1846-15-1
Alternative APN
  • 055-1846-015-01

Interior

Bedrooms20 Beds
Full Baths20 Baths
Units39 Units
Building Area29,468 sqft Living Area
Stories4 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Exterior MaterialConcrete Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof ConstructionFlat Roof Construction
Roof MaterialGravel Roof
Lot Area16,344 sqft (0.375 acres)
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address2540 COLLEGE AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94704-3085
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00001 BLK: 0015 AR: 0055 PAGE: 1846
Legal SubdivisionHILLEGASS MAP 03
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number14-16
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2000
Census Tract423602

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 55-1846-15-1

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 13059, OAKLAND, CA 94661-0059
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 11, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 11, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number199414040
Last Transfer DateDec 06, 2021
Transfer Doc0000408069
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateDec 29, 2021
Property Address2540 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3085
Document Number0000408069
Map ReferenceMB 11 PG 72
Instrument DateDec 06, 2021
Instrument2021408069
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 18, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 13059, OAKLAND, CA 94661-0059

Mortgage

Document Number0000408070
DateDec 29, 2021
Instrument2021408070
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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 is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,895,374 (+1.99%) Land $953,474 Building $1,930,005
2025$97,271.00 (+22.18%)$2,838,839 (+4.09%) Land $934,780 Building $1,892,164
2023$79,611.00$2,727,329 Land $898,485 Building $1,828,844

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