2601 College Ave, Apt 209, Berkeley, CA 94704 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2601 College Ave, Apt 209, Berkeley, CA 94704

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.434 acres (18,900 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$778,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill$13,066 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2019 Mortgage
Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN55-1848-48

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN55-1848-48
Alternative APN
  • 055-1848-048-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Units36 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,084 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area18,900 sqft (0.434 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelSolar
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2601 COLLEGE AVE, 209
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94704-3462
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionTR: 4281 LOT: BLDG: UNIT:209
Legal SubdivisionMARK TWAIN CONDOMINIUM
Legal Tract4281
Legal Unit209
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract423700

Owner

2601 College Ave, Apt 209 is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2019.

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2246 MAGNDIA BRIDGE DR, SAN RAMON, CA 94582
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 23, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BANK-FUND STAFF FCU
Oct 31, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM
FREMONT BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 31, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 5, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017239642
Last Transfer DateSep 17, 2019
Transfer Doc0000190184
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateSep 23, 2019
Property Address2601 COLLEGE AVE APT 209, 209, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3462
Document Number0000190184
Map ReferenceMB 114 PG 91
Instrument DateSep 17, 2019
Instrument2019190184
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyUSA NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address2246 MAGOLINA BRIDGE DR, SAN RAMON, CA 94582
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000190185
DateSep 23, 2019
Instrument2019190185
Lender
NameBANK-FUND STAFF FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueOct 1, 2034

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 31, 2017
Property Address2601 COLLEGE AVE APT 209, 209, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3462
Document Number0000239642
Map ReferenceMB114 PG91
Instrument DateOct 24, 2017
Instrument2017239642
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address2601 COLLEGE AVE APT 209, 209, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3462

Mortgage

Document Number0000239643
DateOct 31, 2017
Instrument2017239643
Lender
NameFREMONT BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.12%
Type Change DateNov 1, 2022
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.25%
Max Rate At Change9.12%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate9.12%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2601 College Ave, Apt 209 was $13,066.

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$902,914 (+2%) Land $270,874 Building $632,040
2025$13,066.00$885,215 Land $265,564 Building $619,651
2023$11,939.00$850,843 Land $255,253 Building $595,590$916,020

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2601 College Ave, Apt 209 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 2601 College Ave, Apt 209 has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 622 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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 Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.

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