| Primary address | 2839 Forest Avenue, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94705 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | University of California |
| Parcel ID | 54-1704-5 |
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| Property tax | $3,544 |
| Building sqft | 3,754 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1926 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 7 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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2839 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1926 and has a total of 3,754 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 2839 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $287,572, the tax amount paid for 2839 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $3,543.
When was 2839 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold?2839 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 03/30/2022.
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Access detailed property tax data for 2839 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $3,544 |
| Market value | $287,572 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2839 Forest Avenue, 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 | $287,572 | 1.2323 | $3,544 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $281,934 | 1.2033 | $3,393 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $276,406 | 1.206 | $3,333 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $270,987 | 1.2172 | $3,298 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $265,674 | 1.2508 | $3,323 | +3.76% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
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| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 2839 Forest Avenue, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 270 | 0.07 |
| East Bay School for Girls | NR | Private | K-5 | 0 | 0.22 |
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.31 |
| John Muir Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 263 | 0.40 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 8 | Public | K-5 | 370 | 0.78 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.31 |
| Willard Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 596 | 0.51 |
| The East Bay School | NR | Private | 6-8 | 88 | 0.74 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.85 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.97 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maybeck High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 109 | 0.21 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.97 |
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 1.04 |
| The College Preparatory School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 362 | 1.09 |
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 1.20 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2839 Forest Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2809 Forest Ave, Berkeley | 2,208 | 01/02/2015 | |
| 2930 Garber St, Berkeley | 3,327 | 10/10/1997 | $660,000 |
| 2815 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley | 3,545 | 10/10/2017 | |
| 2922 Garber St, Berkeley | 2,977 | 05/13/2024 | $2,700,000 |
| 2721 Belrose Ave, Berkeley | 4,597 | 06/26/2024 | $4,650,000 |
| 28 Tanglewood Rd, Berkeley | 3,358 | 02/24/2023 | $4,700,000 |
| 2944 Avalon Ave, Berkeley | 6,270 | 03/02/2006 | |
| 2823 Forest Ave, Berkeley | 2,349 | 12/07/2020 | |
| 2826 Derby St, Berkeley | 2,484 | 09/29/2006 | $905,000 |
| 2816 Claremont Ave, Berkeley | 1,878 | 09/27/2019 | $1,499,000 |
| 2801 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley | 4,527 | 12/26/2013 | |
| 2829 Russell St, Berkeley | 496 | ||
| 2820 Claremont Ave, Berkeley | 2,624 | 03/26/2015 | |
| 2910 Derby St, Berkeley | 1,908 | 10/16/2018 | |
| 2945 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley | 3,102 | 06/25/2024 | $4,350,000 |
| 3016 Avalon Ave, Berkeley | 3,804 | 11/01/2012 | $1,540,000 |
| 2711 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley | 2,417 | ||
| 2837 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley | 13,769 | 07/16/2019 | |
| 2819 Forest Ave, Berkeley | 2,070 | 08/31/2018 | |
| 2815 Forest Ave, Berkeley | 2,335 | 11/30/2004 | $875,000 |