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1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley
Zip code 94703
County Alameda
Neighborhood South Berkeley
Parcel ID 52-1535-30

Sales & Tax Overview for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley

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Sale date 03/29/2005
Sale price $738,181
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Current property tax $12,591

Lot & Building Information for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley

Building sqft 1,845
Building class 2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)
Acreage 0.1
Units 1
Year built 1910
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley

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About 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1910 and has a total of 1,845 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,028,748, the tax amount paid for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $12,677.

When was 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold?

1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 12/09/2021.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/29/2005 $738,181
10/16/2003 $580,000
01/07/2003 $510,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/13/2025 Deed of trust
12/28/2023 Notice
12/09/2021 Deed of trust 12/01/2051
12/09/2021 Grant Deed
12/10/2020 Deed of trust
02/04/2020 Notice
04/26/2019 Cancellation
04/17/2015 Deed of Trust 05/01/2045
03/29/2005 Deed
10/16/2003 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,677
Current property tax $12,591
Market value $1,028,748

Assessment History for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,028,748 1.2323 $12,677 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,008,583 1.2033 $12,136 +1.77%
2023-2024 $988,809 1.206 $11,925 +1.06%
2022-2023 $969,426 1.2172 $11,800 -0.74%
2021-2022 $950,420 1.2508 $11,888 +3.76%

Permits for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley

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Issued Permit Type Status
11/04/2022
       
       
       
       
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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,300,000
-3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$873
-4.9% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$955,000
-6.4% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.21
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.26
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.53
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.53
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.58

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.53
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.53
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.61
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.63
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.70

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.68
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.82
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 0.82
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.89
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 1.09

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Neighbors for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 1638 Fairview Street, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1508 Fairview St, Berkeley 1,229 09/30/2020
1641 Harmon St, Berkeley 2,251 12/21/2012
3215 California St, Berkeley 1,848 10/19/2022
3215 Adeline St, Berkeley 4,140 01/27/2009 $285,500
3200 California St, Berkeley 10,226 05/18/2016 $3,300,000
1601 Harmon St, Berkeley 1,117 04/09/2021 $950,000
1611 Harmon St, Berkeley 2,300 03/16/2017 $1,025,000
1533 Harmon St, Berkeley 5,000 04/23/2021 $1,454,500
1628 Fairview St, Berkeley 3,102 07/31/2023 $1,500,000
1763 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1,455 04/13/2020
1759 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1,890 11/21/2008 $495,000
1714 Fairview St, Berkeley 3,516 10/17/2016
1914 Harmon St, Berkeley 2,768 11/23/2016 $900,000
1600 Fairview St, Berkeley 3,428 07/30/2018
1885 Harmon St, Berkeley 2,634 05/17/2005 $700,000
1701 Harmon St, Berkeley 5,280 02/17/1998
3207 Sacramento St, Berkeley 921 12/28/2004
1500 Fairview St, Berkeley 2,356 08/19/2025
3211 California St, Berkeley 1,864 07/25/2013
1719 63rd St, Berkeley 6,207 11/16/2021

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