Alameda County property record for 2720 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,031 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,835,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $31,391 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-1563-181 |
| Primary APN | 52-1563-181 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,031 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,900 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2720 ALCATRAZ AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-2706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00181 BLK: AR: 0052 PAGE: 1563 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLBY |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 423800 |
2720 Alcatraz Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2720 ALCATRAZ AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201898975 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000393106 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2720 ALCATRAZ AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2706 |
| Document Number | 0000098975 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 98975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,018.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 2720 ALCATRAZ AVE BERKELEY CA 947052706, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2706 |
| Document Number | 98976 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 98976 |
| Name | WFB NA |
|---|---|
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2720 Alcatraz Ave was $31,391.
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 | $2,129,627 (+2%) Land $638,888 Building $1,490,739 | ||
| 2025 | $31,391.00 | $2,087,880 Land $626,364 Building $1,461,516 | |
| 2023 | $28,483.00 | $2,006,810 Land $602,043 Building $1,404,767 | $2,113,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2720 Alcatraz Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 2720 Alcatraz Ave 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 |
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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 834 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| 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.
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