Alameda County property record for 2961 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $14,313 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1608-22 |
| Primary APN | 53-1608-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,400 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Street Address | 2961 CALIFORNIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-2067 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:M SUBD:HARMON TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | HARMON TRACT |
| Legal Block | M |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 423400 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1608-22
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 664 ARGUELLO BLVD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-4067 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HSBC BANK USA |
| Jan 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 06, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025120806 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2961 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2067 |
| Document Number | 0000120806 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 67 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025120806 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $18,515.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 664 ARGUELLO BLVD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-4067 |
| Document Number | 0000120807 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025120807 |
| Name | HSBC BANK USA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.85% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Oct 01, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.8% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 10.8% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2961 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2067 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2961 CALIFORNIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2067 |
| Document Number | 0000027616 |
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| Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021027616 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,313.00 (+12.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $857,174 (+4.04%) Land $257,152 Building $600,022 |
| 2023 | $12,774.00 Homeowner's exemption | $823,896 Land $247,169 Building $576,727 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
May also be available: California Internet, Sail Internet Holdings.
Based on FCC filings for 1,074 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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