Alameda County property record for 2543 Hilgard Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,235 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,177 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2196-11 |
| Primary APN | 58-2196-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,235 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 2543 HILGARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94709-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00011 BLK: AR: 0058 PAGE: 2196 |
| Legal Subdivision | DALEYS SCENIC PARK |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 422500 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 58-2196-11
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2543 HILGARD AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000268532 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $756,478 (+1.06%) Land $229,043 Building $534,435 | ||
| 2025 | $15,177.00 (+14.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $748,510 (+4.04%) Land $224,553 Building $523,957 | |
| 2023 | $13,209.00 Homeowner's exemption | $719,447 Land $215,834 Building $503,613 | $2,000,970 |
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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