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2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Property report

Also known as: 2717 Forest Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1912

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$2,400,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2717 Forest Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
Zip code
94705
Neighborhood
Elmwood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
54-1708-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/27/2023
Sale price
$2,400,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$30,770
Current property tax
$30,684
Tax per sq. ft.
$13
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
2,380
Stories
2
Year built
1912
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1930
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
58 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
88 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/27/2023 $2,400,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX X XX; XXXX XXXXX X XX; XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/18/2013 $950,000 XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/27/2023 Deed of trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/27/2023 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/24/2022 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/13/2020 Quitclaim Deed Trust Transfer XXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXX X XX
05/27/2020 Deed XXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXX X
07/12/2013 Assignment (Deed of Trust) XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/18/2013 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/18/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXX XXXXX X
12/19/2003 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2717 Forest 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
$30,770
Current property tax
$30,684
Tax per sq. ft.
$13
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,496,960
Land value
$749,088
Building value
$1,747,872

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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 $2,496,960 1.2323 $30,770 +4.46%
2024-2025 $2,448,000 1.2033 $29,457 +114.84%
2023-2024 $1,136,906 1.206 $13,711 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,114,621 1.2172 $13,567 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,092,768 1.2508 $13,668 +3.75%
2020-2021 $1,081,568 1.218 $13,173 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,060,367 1.1749 $12,458 -2.40%
2018-2019 $1,039,581 1.2279 $12,765 +3.20%
2017-2018 $1,019,198 1.2136 $12,369 +6.57%
2016-2017 $999,218 1.1615 $11,606 -2.41%
Permits

Permit information for 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/18/2024
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
10/18/2022
10/18/2022

*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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.06
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.14
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.14
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.52
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.61
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.76
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.76
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.90
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.98
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.99
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.14
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.34
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.60
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.76
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.94
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.98
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 1.02
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 1.11
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.24
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 1.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.04
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.94
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.02
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.07
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.17
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.18
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.24
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.43
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 2.00
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 2.02

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Neighbors for 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

2836 Derby St, Berkeley 2740 College Ave, Berkeley 2955 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2950 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2720 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2723 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2817 Palm CT, Berkeley 10 Tanglewood Rd, Berkeley 2747 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2949 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2736 Derby St, Berkeley 2833 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley 2957 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2955 Russell St, Berkeley 2954 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2731 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2952 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley 2815 Stuart St, Berkeley 2729 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2946 Avalon Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, 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 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The development at 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1912.

What is the total square footage of 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 has a total of 2,380 square feet.

When was 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the sale price?

2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold on 01/27/2023 for $2,400,000.

What is the assessed value of 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 is currently assessed at $2,496,960.

What are the property taxes for 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The property taxes for 2717 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 total $30,770.

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