Alameda County property record for 2598 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,645 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $10,424 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Nov 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-1846-18 |
| Primary APN | 55-1846-18 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,645 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Street Address | 2598 COLLEGE AVE |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94704-3033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00018 BLK: AR: 0055 PAGE: 1846 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLEGASS MAP 03 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 423602 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 55-1846-18
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 2598 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3033 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 12, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer SPRUCE |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199865526 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 29, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000369567 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2598 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3033 |
| Document Number | 0000159685 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 72 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025159685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2598 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3033 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2598 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3033 |
| Document Number | 0000369569 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 72 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021369569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | SPRUCE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2598 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3033 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2598 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3033 |
| Document Number | 0000369567 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 72 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021369567 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, SPRUCE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2598 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3033 |
| Document Number | 0000369568 |
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| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021369568 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 175 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2036 |
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 is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $367,577 (+0.09%) Land $112,373 Building $262,204 | |
| 2025 | $10,424.00 (+34.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $367,233 (+4.04%) Land $110,170 Building $257,063 |
| 2023 | $7,752.00 Homeowner's exemption | $352,975 Land $105,892 Building $247,083 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; 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) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Google Fiber.
Based on FCC filings for 622 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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