| Primary address | 2956 California Street, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94703 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | South Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 53-1611-2 |
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| Sale date | 02/10/2003 |
| Sale price | $430,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $7,588 |
| Building sqft | 1,434 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.09 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1912 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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2956 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1912 and has a total of 1,434 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 2956 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $622,725, the tax amount paid for 2956 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $7,673.
When was 2956 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold?2956 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 08/07/2020.
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Access detailed property tax data for 2956 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $7,674 |
| Current property tax | $7,588 |
| Market value | $622,725 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2956 California Street, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $622,725 | 1.2323 | $7,674 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $610,517 | 1.2033 | $7,346 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $598,550 | 1.206 | $7,219 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $586,816 | 1.2172 | $7,143 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $575,313 | 1.2508 | $7,196 | +3.76% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 2956 California Street, Berkeley to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm X Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 459 | 0.23 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.53 |
| Yu Ming Charter | NR | Charter | K-8 | 766 | 0.58 |
| Yu Ming Charter School | NR | Charter | K-8 | 445 | 0.58 |
| American International Montessori School | NR | Private | K-6 | 57 | 0.59 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 450 | 0.31 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.53 |
| Yu Ming Charter | NR | Charter | K-8 | 766 | 0.58 |
| Yu Ming Charter School | NR | Charter | K-8 | 445 | 0.58 |
| Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley | NR | Private | PK-8 | 440 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 0.50 |
| Emeryville Preschool Students | NR | Public | 20 | 0.97 | |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 1.03 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 1.07 | |
| Young Adult Program | NR | Public | 12 | 126 | 1.12 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2956 California Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1550 Julia St, Berkeley | 1,223 | 07/16/2025 | |
| 1504 Russell St, Berkeley | 1,040 | 04/28/2025 | |
| 1519 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,370 | 08/23/2023 | |
| 1516 Julia St, Berkeley | 2,828 | 11/04/2009 | $310,000 |
| 1526 Russell St, Berkeley | 1,056 | 08/22/2007 | $450,000 |
| 1537 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,529 | 08/30/2006 | |
| 1525 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,611 | 08/19/2005 | $600,000 |
| 2951 Sacramento St, Berkeley | 1,400 | 08/01/2014 | $240,000 |
| 1615 Prince St, Berkeley | 7,000 | 11/13/2024 | |
| 1534 Julia St, Berkeley | 2,721 | 05/08/2019 | |
| 2917 King St, Berkeley | 1,089 | 04/23/2021 | $1,210,000 |
| 1510 Russell St, Berkeley | 836 | 11/16/2016 | $750,000 |
| 1647 Tyler St, Berkeley | 1,300 | 08/16/2024 | |
| 1650 Tyler St, Berkeley | 3,982 | 05/03/2024 | $1,360,000 |
| 3009 California St, Berkeley | 1,271 | 07/01/2003 | $265,000 |
| 1618 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,544 | ||
| 1530 Julia St, Berkeley | 1,471 | 06/07/2016 | |
| 1623 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,853 | 07/17/2015 | $715,000 |
| 1522 Russell St, Berkeley | 1,196 | ||
| 1515 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,569 | 07/23/2010 | $525,000 |