Alameda County property record for 2605 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,610 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-1804-18-2 |
| Primary APN | 54-1804-18-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,072 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Street Address | 2605 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 0000B BLK: PM: 0061 PAGE: 0012 |
| Legal Subdivision | PM459 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 423400 |
2605 California St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2006.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2605 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000257205 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2605 California St was $7,610 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $88,808 (-5.45%) Land $36,692 Building $59,116 | ||
| 2025 | $7,610.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,929 Land $35,972 Building $57,957 | |
| 2023 | $5,968.00 Homeowner's exemption | $90,282 Land $34,575 Building $55,707 | $1,726,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2605 California St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2605 California St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 945 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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