Alameda County property record for 2953 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 918 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $454,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,960 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage Dec 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1608-25 |
| Primary APN | 53-1608-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 918 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,400 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 2953 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-2067 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HARMON |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 423400 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2953 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2067 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FREMONT BANK |
| Dec 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TCF NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000383255 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000247976 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2953 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2067 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000155354 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017155354 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2953 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2067 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000233253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018233253 |
| Name | TCF NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 23, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,960.00 (+12.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $561,000 (+4.04%) Land $214,516 Building $346,484 |
| 2023 | $8,824.00 Homeowner's exemption | $539,221 Land $206,188 Building $333,033 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 1 in force |
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: 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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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 1,074 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (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 | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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