Alameda County property record for 2542 Hilgard Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 6 ba · 3,195 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,320,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $525 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2197-17 |
| Primary APN | 58-2197-17 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,195 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Street Address | 2542 HILGARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94709-1105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00017 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2197 |
| Legal Subdivision | DALEYS SCENIC PARK |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 422500 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4120 FOREST PARK AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108-2809 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013349973 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000349973 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2542 HILGARD AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1105 |
| Document Number | 0000173795 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 173795 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4120 FOREST PARK AVE ST LOUIS MO 631082809, ST LOUIS, MO 63108-2809 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,119,449 (+2%) Land $697,187 Building $1,422,262 | ||
| 2025 | $525.00 (-98.34%) | $2,077,896 (+4.04%) Land $683,518 Building $1,394,378 | |
| 2023 | $31,532.00 | $1,997,222 Land $656,981 Building $1,340,241 | $2,252,070 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 |
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 437 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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