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2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Property report

Also known as: 2840 Forest Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1918

Acreage

0.15

Sale price

$840,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2840 Forest Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
Zip code
94705
Neighborhood
Elmwood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
54-1705-12

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/21/2003
Sale price
$840,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$15,914
Current property tax
$15,828
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,944
Stories
2
Year built
1918
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1962
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.15
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
54 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
59 /100.  Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/21/2003 $840,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX, X X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/22/2020 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XX
07/22/2020 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
07/22/2020 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
10/23/2019 Full Reconveyance
10/10/2019 Deed of Trust
09/22/2017 Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX & XX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/28/2016 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
07/01/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/14/2013 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
05/02/2013 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2840 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
$15,914
Current property tax
$15,828
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,291,404
Land value
$358,270
Building value
$933,134

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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 $1,291,404 1.2323 $15,914 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,266,088 1.2033 $15,235 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,241,263 1.206 $14,970 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,216,929 1.2172 $14,812 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,193,075 1.2508 $14,923 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,180,850 1.218 $14,383 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,157,695 1.1749 $13,602 +2.99%
2018-2019 $1,075,596 1.2279 $13,207 +5.76%
2017-2018 $1,029,016 1.2136 $12,488 +6.58%
2016-2017 $1,008,840 1.1615 $11,718 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
10/03/2016
12/15/2014

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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)
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.06
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.23
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.32
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.37
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.78
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.83
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.83
Pear Tree Community School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.88
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.88
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.97
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.32
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.52
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.77
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.83
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.95
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.01
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 1.10
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.17
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.42
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 1.60
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.23
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.95
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.01
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.05
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.21
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.25
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.42
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.59
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 2.03
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 2.04

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Neighbors for 2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

2737 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2838 Derby St, Berkeley 2740 College Ave, Berkeley 2836 Derby St, Berkeley 2723 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2741 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2720 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2950 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2733 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2710 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2811 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2833 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley 2731 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2610 Derby St, Berkeley 2732 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2722 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2643 Stuart St, Berkeley 2954 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2720 Derby St, Berkeley 2793 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2840 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 2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The development at 2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1918.

What is the total square footage of 2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 has a total of 1,944 square feet.

When was 2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the sale price?

2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold on 11/21/2003 for $840,000.

What is the assessed value of 2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 is currently assessed at $1,291,404.

What are the property taxes for 2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The property taxes for 2840 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 total $15,913.

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