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1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1639 Ashby Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1924

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$320,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1639 Ashby Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
53-1608-10

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/29/2003
Sale price
$320,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$5,711
Current property tax
$5,625
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,060
Stories
2
Year built
1924
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
63 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
97 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/29/2003 $320,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/30/2025 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/08/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXX
11/19/2019 Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS) XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
09/20/2013 Notice XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
01/29/2003 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1639 Ashby 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
$5,711
Current property tax
$5,625
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$463,423
Land value
$139,027
Building value
$324,396

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $463,423 1.2323 $5,711 +4.46%
2024-2025 $454,338 1.2033 $5,467 +1.77%
2023-2024 $445,433 1.206 $5,372 +1.06%
2022-2023 $436,700 1.2172 $5,316 -0.74%
2021-2022 $428,140 1.2508 $5,355 +3.75%
2020-2021 $423,753 1.218 $5,161 +5.74%
2019-2020 $415,445 1.1749 $4,881 -2.40%
2018-2019 $407,301 1.2279 $5,001 +3.20%
2017-2018 $399,317 1.2136 $4,846 +6.57%
2016-2017 $391,490 1.1615 $4,547 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

Berkeley residential market stats

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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)
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.12
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.46
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.52
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.65
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.65
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.67
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.73
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.75
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.77
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.77
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.35
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.46
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.65
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.65
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.75
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.77
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 0.93
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 1.01
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 1.01
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.04
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.43
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.00
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.04
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.06
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.11
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.11
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.31
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.32
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 1.34
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.42

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Neighbors for 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA

1500 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1516 Julia St, Berkeley 1519 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1619 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1510 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2932 Harper St, Berkeley 1650 Julia St, Berkeley 3007 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1620 Julia St, Berkeley 1534 Julia St, Berkeley 1615 Prince St, Berkeley 2951 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1534 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1650 Tyler St, Berkeley 2960 California St, Berkeley 1505 Tyler St, Berkeley 1640 Julia St, Berkeley 1530 Julia St, Berkeley 1613 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1515 Ashby Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, 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 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,060 square feet.

When was 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 01/29/2003 for $320,000.

What is the assessed value of 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $463,423.

What are the property taxes for 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1639 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $5,710.

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