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2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Property report

Also known as: 2961 Benvenue Ave

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Property type

2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit (2502)

Year built

1921

Acreage

0.1

Sale price

$496,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2961 Benvenue Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
Zip code
94705
Neighborhood
Elmwood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
52-1573-10

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/22/1998
Sale price
$496,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$9,759
Current property tax
$9,673
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit
Building sq. ft.
2,120
Stories
2
Year built
1921
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1948
Rooms
9
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Lot
Acreage
0.1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
57 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
96 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/22/1998 $496,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX X
05/02/1988 $57,590 XXXXXXXX, XXXX & XX XXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/15/2021 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX
03/15/2021 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
05/14/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X X
03/23/2004 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXX, XX
03/16/2004 Deed XXXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXXX, XXXX X
01/08/2003 Deed XXXXXXXX, X XXXXXXXX, XX
01/03/2003 Deed XXXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXXX, X
07/20/2001 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/22/1998 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX
12/09/1993 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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Tax

Property taxes for 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$9,759
Current property tax
$9,673
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$791,947
Land value
$237,584
Building value
$554,363

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $791,947 1.2323 $9,759 +4.46%
2024-2025 $776,423 1.2033 $9,343 +1.77%
2023-2024 $761,200 1.206 $9,180 +1.06%
2022-2023 $746,275 1.2172 $9,084 -0.74%
2021-2022 $731,644 1.2508 $9,151 +3.75%
2020-2021 $724,144 1.218 $8,820 +5.74%
2019-2020 $709,948 1.1749 $8,341 -2.40%
2018-2019 $696,031 1.2279 $8,547 +3.20%
2017-2018 $682,386 1.2136 $8,281 +6.57%
2016-2017 $669,008 1.1615 $7,771 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/09/2021
06/02/2021
03/23/2021

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,300,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$873

-4.9% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.33
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.33
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.39
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.39
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.39
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.50
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.50
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.53
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.77
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.87
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.33
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.39
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.39
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.57
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.74
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.84
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.93
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.11
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 1.34
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.41
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.57
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 0.96
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.97
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.11
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.23
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.39
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.53
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 1.62
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 1.64

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Neighbors for 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA

2608 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2635 Webster St, Berkeley 2422 Russell St, Berkeley 2977 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2616 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 3112 Deakin St, Berkeley 2992 College Ave, Berkeley 2958 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 2940 Florence St, Berkeley 2519 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2631 Webster St, Berkeley 2747 Ashby Pl, Berkeley 2943 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 2956 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 2973 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2915 Florence St, Berkeley 2436 Russell St, Berkeley 2959 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 2915 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley 2908 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The development at 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1921.

What is the total square footage of 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 has a total of 2,120 square feet.

When was 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the sale price?

2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold on 05/22/1998 for $496,000.

What is the assessed value of 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 is currently assessed at $791,947.

What are the property taxes for 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The property taxes for 2961 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 total $9,759.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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