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1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley
Zip code 94703
County Alameda
Neighborhood South Berkeley
Parcel ID 53-1608-17

Sales & Tax Overview for 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley

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Sale date 08/10/2015
Sale price $812,500
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Current property tax $11,766

Lot & Building Information for 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley

Building sqft 1,671
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.12
Units 1
Year built 1913
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
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 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley

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About 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1913 and has a total of 1,671 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $961,812, the tax amount paid for 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $11,852.

When was 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold?

1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 07/03/2017.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/10/2015 $812,500
04/20/2010 $487,000
07/07/1989 $170,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/03/2017 Joint Tenancy Grant Deed
08/10/2015 Grant Deed
04/23/2013 Deed of Trust 04/08/2043
04/23/2013 Deed of Trust 05/01/2043
04/23/2013 Grant Deed
04/20/2010 Deed
09/28/2007 Deed
07/07/1989 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $11,852
Current property tax $11,766
Market value $961,812

Assessment History for 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $961,812 1.2323 $11,852 +4.46%
2024-2025 $942,954 1.2033 $11,347 +1.77%
2023-2024 $924,470 1.206 $11,149 +1.06%
2022-2023 $906,343 1.2172 $11,032 -0.74%
2021-2022 $888,573 1.2508 $11,114 +3.75%

Permits for 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley

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Issued Permit Type Status
11/25/2013
       
       
       
       
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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.16
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.50
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.54
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.60
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.61

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.34
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.50
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.60
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.61
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.71

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.47
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.00
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.02
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.07
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.10

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Neighbors for 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 1617 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2930 Harper St, Berkeley 1,818 11/14/2017
1613 Tyler St, Berkeley 1,142 06/12/2003 $475,000
1632 Julia St, Berkeley 3,075 03/08/2018
2906 Ellis St, Berkeley 1,465 04/15/2015
1708 Russell St, Berkeley 2,178 11/01/2019 $966,000
1638 Julia St, Berkeley 2,378 03/03/2022
2942 Harper St, Berkeley 2,029 10/31/2025 $1,335,000
1644 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1,176 09/06/2023
1626 Julia St, Berkeley 3,322 02/08/2010 $455,000
1628 Julia St, Berkeley 1,782 11/20/2019
1634 Julia St, Berkeley 2,420 02/22/2008 $744,000
1714 Russell St, Berkeley 1,734 03/15/2022 $1,725,000
2906 King St, Berkeley 2,194 08/12/2021
1621 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1,944 11/07/1989 $192,500
2938 Harper St, Berkeley 1,932 04/03/2024
1648 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1,458 10/14/2005 $565,000
1625 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2,351 05/07/2015 $833,000
1643 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1,383 06/05/2025
1652 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1,558 09/23/2022
1650 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1,572 03/18/2015

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