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2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Property report

Also known as: 2741 Forest Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1927

Acreage

0.08

Sale price

$349,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
2741 Forest Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
Zip code
94705
Neighborhood
Elmwood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
54-1708-4

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/21/1989
Sale price
$349,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$8,356
Current property tax
$8,270
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
2,171
Stories
2
Year built
1927
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1935
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.08
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
57 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
81 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/21/1989 $349,500 XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX X XXXXXXXXX, X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/03/2020 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
05/21/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/01/1997 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX X
06/21/1989 Deed XXXXXXXXX, X XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2741 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
$8,356
Current property tax
$8,270
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$678,099
Land value
$196,845
Building value
$481,254

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $678,099 1.2323 $8,356 +4.46%
2024-2025 $664,805 1.2033 $8,000 +1.77%
2023-2024 $651,770 1.206 $7,860 +1.06%
2022-2023 $638,993 1.2172 $7,778 -0.74%
2021-2022 $626,464 1.2508 $7,836 +3.76%
2020-2021 $620,043 1.218 $7,552 +5.74%
2019-2020 $607,886 1.1749 $7,142 -2.40%
2018-2019 $595,969 1.2279 $7,318 +3.20%
2017-2018 $584,286 1.2136 $7,091 +6.57%
2016-2017 $572,831 1.1615 $6,653 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits 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 0.09
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.11
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.19
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.48
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.66
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.79
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.79
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.93
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.97
Pear Tree Community School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.19
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.39
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.65
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.79
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.95
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.04
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 1.07
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 1.11
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.29
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 1.47
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.10
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.95
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.08
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.12
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.13
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.14
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.29
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.47
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 2.02
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 2.03

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Neighbors for 2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

2525 Stuart St, Berkeley 2737 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2704 College Ave, Berkeley 2705 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 2723 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2733 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 3017 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2710 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2821 Claremont Ave, Berkeley 2707 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 2732 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2610 Derby St, Berkeley 2731 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2799 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2722 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2720 Derby St, Berkeley 2725 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 2722 Derby St, Berkeley 2840 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2793 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2741 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 2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The development at 2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1927.

What is the total square footage of 2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 has a total of 2,171 square feet.

When was 2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the sale price?

2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold on 06/21/1989 for $349,500.

What is the assessed value of 2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 is currently assessed at $678,099.

What are the property taxes for 2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The property taxes for 2741 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 total $8,356.

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