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2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Information

2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley
Zip code 94705
County Alameda
Neighborhood University of California
Parcel ID 54-1704-6-1

Sales & Tax Overview for 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley

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Sale date 01/21/2022
Sale price $4,757,500
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Property tax $62,209

Lot & Building Information for 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley

Building sqft 4,109
Building class 2 Units, Single Family Residence with Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (2501)
Acreage 0.32
Units 4
Year built 1903
Stories 2
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 5
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-1)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1903 and has a total of 4,109 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $5,048,234, the tax amount paid for 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $62,209.

When was 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the last sale price?

2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 01/21/2022 for $4,757,500.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/21/2022 $4,757,500
03/01/2004 $800,000
04/11/1990 $325,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/08/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee
02/04/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee
01/21/2022 Grant Deed
04/20/2017 Trust Transfer Deed
04/20/2017 Grant Deed
05/19/2014 Deed of Trust
05/19/2014 Deed of Trust 06/01/2044
03/01/2004 Deed
04/11/1990 Deed
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Property Taxes for 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $62,209
Market value $5,048,234

Assessment History for 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2829 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 $5,048,234 1.2323 $62,209 +4.46%
2024-2025 $4,949,286 1.2033 $59,555 +1.77%
2023-2024 $4,852,242 1.206 $58,518 +261.35%
2022-2023 $1,330,457 1.2172 $16,194 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,304,377 1.2508 $16,315 +3.76%

Permits for 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley

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Issued Permit Type Status
07/29/2022
03/10/2022
03/31/2021
10/08/2014
       
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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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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.06
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.20
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.29
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.41
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.76

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.29
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.49
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.73
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.84
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.97

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.20
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.97
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.05
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.09
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.18

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Neighbors for 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 2829 Forest Avenue, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2955 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 4,881
2809 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2,208 01/02/2015
2918 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2,830 04/19/1994 $680,000
2800 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley 2,695 09/26/2018
2716 Belrose Ave, Berkeley 2,576 07/05/2001
2834 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2,334 07/16/2019 $1,650,000
2949 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2,787
2721 Belrose Ave, Berkeley 4,597 06/26/2024 $4,650,000
2922 Garber St, Berkeley 2,977 05/13/2024 $2,700,000
2736 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2,373 11/28/2023
2957 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 6,424 11/21/2007 $3,100,000
2828 Forest Ave, Berkeley 3,535 10/21/1992
2826 Derby St, Berkeley 2,484 09/29/2006 $905,000
3005 Garber St, Berkeley 4,300 02/25/2002
2729 Belrose Ave, Berkeley 5,651 05/13/2004 $2,000,000
2730 Forest Ave, Berkeley 3,679 04/28/2017
2837 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley 13,769 07/16/2019
2711 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2,417
2811 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley 4,762 05/12/2021
2815 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2,335 11/30/2004 $875,000

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