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1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1538 Ashby Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1915

Acreage

0.08

Sale price

$955,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1538 Ashby Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
53-1612-29

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/08/2026
Sale price
$955,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$11,657
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,228
Stories
1
Year built
1915
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.08
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/08/2026 $955,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
02/27/2026 $755,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XX; XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/09/2019 $865,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XX; XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXX XXXXX XX XX; XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/08/2026 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/08/2026 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
02/27/2026 Deed of trust
Ucc fin stmt(1-2 pgs)
Assignment lease		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/27/2026 Deed of trust
Ucc fin stmt(1-2 pgs)
Assignment lease		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/27/2026 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/09/2019 Grant Deed XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX
05/25/2004 Deed XXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX XXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X XX
05/30/2000 Deed XXX, XXXXXX XXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX
11/04/1997 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXX, XXXXXX
10/15/1997 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1538 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
Property tax
$11,657
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$945,989
Land value
$437,452
Building value
$508,537

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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 $945,989 1.2323 $11,657 +4.46%
2024-2025 $927,444 1.2033 $11,160 +1.77%
2023-2024 $909,262 1.206 $10,966 +1.06%
2022-2023 $891,434 1.2172 $10,851 -0.75%
2021-2022 $873,961 1.2508 $10,932 +3.76%
2020-2021 $865,000 1.218 $10,536 +80.41%
2019-2020 $497,058 1.1749 $5,840 -2.40%
2018-2019 $487,311 1.2279 $5,984 +3.20%
2017-2018 $477,757 1.2136 $5,798 +6.58%
2016-2017 $468,390 1.1615 $5,440 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/04/2020
08/13/2018

*Most recent permits on record 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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Fire hazard 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 0.21
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.53
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.53
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.54
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.57
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.64
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.66
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.66
Global Montessori International School NR Private K-2 6 0.71
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.74
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.37
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.53
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.53
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.57
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.64
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.66
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 0.83
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.93
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.06
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 1.10
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.54
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.93
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.06
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.06
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.08
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.12
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 1.25
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.37
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.37
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.40

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Neighbors for 1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA

3008 Dohr St, Berkeley 2922 Stanton St, Berkeley 1425 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1542 Russell St, Berkeley 1430 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2925 Stanton St, Berkeley 2920 Stanton St, Berkeley 2974 Sacramento St, Berkeley 3039 Acton St, Berkeley 1507 Tyler St, Berkeley 1519 Tyler St, Berkeley 2914 Sacramento St, Berkeley 2921 Sacramento St, Berkeley 3006 Stanton St, Berkeley 1538 Russell St, Berkeley 3013 Acton St, Berkeley 1535 Prince St, Berkeley 2926 Stanton St, Berkeley 1514 Russell St, Berkeley 1527 Tyler St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1538 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 1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,228 square feet.

When was 1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 05/08/2026 for $955,000.

What is the assessed value of 1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $945,989.

What are the property taxes for 1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1538 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $11,657.

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