2941 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2941 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Architecture StyleCustom Design
Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Square Footage2,985 sqft Total Area
Lot Size5,976 sqft (0.137 acres)
Last Sale$1,810,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$35,377.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-1567-19
Alternative APN
  • 052-1567-019-00

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Units3 Units
Building Area2,985 sqft Total Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleCustom Design Style
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame.
Lot Area5,976 sqft (0.137 acres)
Parking Spaces8 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address2941 COLLEGE AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94705-2203
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00019 BLK: AR: 0052 PAGE: 1567
Legal SubdivisionELWOOD PARK
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2010
Census Tract423700

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 52-1567-19

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2091 ROSE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1963
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 14, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CALIFORNIA BANK/COMMERCE
Jan 25, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 30, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CALIFORNIA BANK OF COMMERCE
Apr 30, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
CALIFORNIA BANK OF COMMERCE
Dec 30, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 09, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Jul 26, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Aug 07, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 09, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 09, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201848625
Last Transfer DateJan 10, 2024
Transfer Doc0000012748
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMay 14, 2026
Property Address2941 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2203
Document Number0000063656
Instrument DateApr 27, 2026
Instrument202663656
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Relationship269
Address2091 ROSE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1963

Mortgage

Document Number0000063656,
DateMay 14, 2026
Instrument202663656
Lender
NameCALIFORNIA BANK/COMMERCE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.38%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Max Rate-1%

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 25, 2024
Property Address2941 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2203
Document Number0000012748
Instrument DateJan 10, 2024
Instrument2024012748
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 06, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2091 ROSE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1963

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2941 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2203
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2091 ROSE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1963

Mortgage

Document Number0000169193
DateApr 30, 2021
Instrument2021169193
Lender
NameCALIFORNIA BANK OF COMMERCE
TypeBank
AddressWALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2941 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2203
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2091 ROSE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1963

Mortgage

Document Number0000169192
DateApr 30, 2021
Instrument2021169192
Lender
NameCALIFORNIA BANK OF COMMERCE
TypeBank
AddressWALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateDec 30, 2020
Property Address2941 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2203
Document Number0000369298
Instrument DateDec 23, 2020
Instrument369298
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 16, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address2091 ROSE ST BERKELEY CA 947091963, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1963

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 09, 2018
Property Address2941 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2203
Document Number0000048625
Instrument DateMar 05, 2018
Instrument48625
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 27, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,991.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address2091 ROSE ST BERKELEY CA 947091963, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1963

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJul 26, 2017
Property Address2941 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2203
Document Number0000163336
Instrument DateJun 27, 2017
Instrument163336
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address412 ORCHARD VIEW AVE MARTINEZ CA 945533552, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3552

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateAug 07, 2017
Property Address2941 COLLEGE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2203
Document Number0000172005
Instrument DateJun 27, 2017
Instrument172005
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address412 ORCHARD VIEW AVE MARTINEZ CA 945533552, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3552

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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
2026$2,218,533 (+2%) Land $1,281,659 Building $936,874
2025$35,377.00 (+19.99%)$2,175,045 (+12.86%) Land $1,256,537 Building $918,508
2023$29,483.00$1,927,162 Land $1,217,332 Building $709,830

Flood & Wildfire

2941 College Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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