Alameda County property record for 2608 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,289 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $11,416 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-1801-2 |
| Primary APN | 54-1801-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,289 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,150 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Street Address | 2608 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: AR: 0054 PAGE: 1801 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS SUB/MATHEWS |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 423400 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2608 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2011231837 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000302487 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $627,144 (+0.87%) Land $190,243 Building $443,901 | ||
| 2025 | $11,416.00 (+13.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $621,714 (+4.04%) Land $186,514 Building $435,200 | |
| 2023 | $10,045.00 Homeowner's exemption | $597,578 Land $179,273 Building $418,305 | $1,125,090 |
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
| 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.
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 1,148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 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, Sail Internet.
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