2844 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2844 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home Plus Accessory Dwelling Unit
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Square Footage6,893 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,299 sqft (0.144 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$2,000,000 (2014)
Tax Bill$38,948.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-1705-1
Alternative APN
  • 054-1705-001-00

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms16 Rooms
Units2 Units
Building Area6,893 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area6,299 sqft (0.144 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address2844 FOREST AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94705-1309
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home Plus Accessory Dwelling Unit
Legal DescriptionBLK:D SUBD:BERKELEY HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION
Legal SubdivisionBERKELEY HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION
Legal BlockD
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2003
Census Tract423700

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 54-1705-1

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2844 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 14, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Sep 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIBANK NA
Jun 26, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Sep 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CITIBANK NA
Jan 11, 2017Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Building or Construction Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 12, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 12, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 01, 2012
Deed Doc Number2014141237
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2844 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000051513
DateMar 14, 2018
Instrument2018051513
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.12%
Type Change DateApr 01, 2028
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change6.12%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate10.1%

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2844 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 07, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2844 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309

Mortgage

Document Number0000228275
DateSep 10, 2020
Instrument2020228275
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57108
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2844 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000121769
DateJun 26, 2019
Instrument2019121769
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.12%
Type Change DateJul 01, 2029
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change5.12%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.12%

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2844 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2844 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309

Mortgage

Document Number0000228274
DateSep 10, 2020
Instrument2020228274
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
TypeBank
AddressO FALLON, MO 63368
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.75%
Type Change DateOct 01, 2030
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change7.75%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate7.75%

January 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 11, 2017
Property Address2844 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309
Instrument DateDec 28, 2016
Instrument7826
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedFeb 06, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address2844 FOREST AVE BERKELEY CA 947051309, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1309

Mortgage

Document Number0000007826
DateJan 11, 2017
Instrument7826
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BK
TypeBank
Address111 PINE ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111-5602
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueJan 10, 2019
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.75%

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$38,948.00 (+11.32%) Homeowner's exemption$2,451,620 (+4.04%) Land $735,486 Building $1,716,134
2023$34,986.00 Homeowner's exemption$2,356,440 Land $706,932 Building $1,649,508

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