Alameda County property record for 2840 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $770,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $15,477 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1672-2-3 |
| Primary APN | 53-1672-2-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,480 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Street Address | 2840 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-2063 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: 0002 AR: 0053 PAGE: 1672 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-17 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 423400 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1672-2-3
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2840 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2063 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOFI LENDING CORP |
| Jan 04, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OTHELL DUNN |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016263558 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000177184 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2840 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2063 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2840 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2063 |
| Document Number | 0000115820 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021115820 |
| Name | SOFI LENDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2840 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2063 |
| Document Number | 0000004146 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 04, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 9000 CROW CANYON RD #351 DANVILLE CA 945061189, 351, DANVILLE, CA 94506-1189 |
| Document Number | 0000004146 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4146 |
| Name | OTHELL DUNN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1901 SAWGRASS DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212-2679 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $904,502 (+1.22%) Land $273,450 Building $638,052 | ||
| 2025 | $15,477.00 (+12.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $893,630 (+4.04%) Land $268,089 Building $625,541 | |
| 2023 | $13,724.00 Homeowner's exemption | $858,934 Land $257,680 Building $601,254 | $1,101,780 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060014234004, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,148 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (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 (licensed-by-rule) | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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