Alameda County property record for 2956 Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,950 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,629 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-1565-62 |
| Primary APN | 52-1565-62 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,950 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Street Address | 2956 CLAREMONT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-2434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: MP: 0003 PAGE: 0067 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAREMONT CRESCENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 423800 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2956 CLAREMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002258 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2956 CLAREMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2434 |
| Document Number | 0000002258 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 67 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026002258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 2956 CLAREMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2434 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $550,572 (+0.72%) Land $167,330 Building $390,242 | |
| 2025 | $13,629.00 (+14.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $546,640 (+4.04%) Land $162,328 Building $384,312 |
| 2023 | $11,923.00 Homeowner's exemption | $525,415 Land $156,025 Building $369,390 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 631 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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 |
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