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2840 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2840 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Square Footage1,944 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,324 sqft (0.145 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$840,000 (2003)
Tax Bill$20,623.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-1705-12
Alternative APN
  • 054-1705-012-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,944 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area6,324 sqft (0.145 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address2840 FOREST AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94705-1309
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionBERKELEY HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2003
Census Tract423700

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 54-1705-12

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address2840 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 22, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jul 22, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Oct 10, 2019Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Building or Construction Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MTG
Sep 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FREMONT BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 21, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 21, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 22, 2020
Deed Doc Number0000688878
Record RefreshedJun 07, 2026

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJul 22, 2020
Property Address2840 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309
Document Number0000174441
Instrument DateJul 16, 2020
Instrument174441
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 09, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address2840 FOREST AVE BERKELEY CA 947051309, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309

July 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJul 22, 2020
Property Address2840 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309
Document Number0000174439
Instrument DateJul 08, 2020
Instrument2020174439
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address2840 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309

Mortgage

Document Number0000174440
DateJul 22, 2020
Instrument2020174440
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2050

October 2019: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 10, 2019
Property Address2840 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309
Instrument DateOct 03, 2019
Instrument205247
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address2840 FOREST AVE BERKELEY CA 947051309, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309

Mortgage

Document Number0000205247
DateOct 10, 2019
Instrument205247
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 09, 2034

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2840 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309
Document Number0000209480
Instrument DateSep 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE OFS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address2840 FOREST AVE BERKELEY CA 947051309, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309

Mortgage

Document Number0000209480
DateSep 22, 2017
Instrument209480
Lender
NameFREMONT BK
TypeBank
AddressLIVERMORE, CA 94551
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 21, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$20,623.00 (+11.3%) Homeowner's exemption$1,291,404 (+4.04%) Land $358,270 Building $933,134
2023$18,530.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,241,263 Land $344,360 Building $896,903

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