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2401 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Information

2401 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley
Zip code 94705
County Alameda
Neighborhood South Berkeley
Parcel ID 54-1714-9

Sales & Tax Overview for 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley

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Sale date 02/26/2025
Sale price $1,401,000
Arm's length
Property tax $15,732

Lot & Building Information for 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley

Building sqft 3,100
Total sqft 3,100
Building class 4 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2400 or Unknown Legal (2700)
Acreage 0.09
Buildings on lot 2
Units 4
Year built 1905
Stories 2
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 5
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2401 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1905 and has a total of 3,100 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,276,616, the tax amount paid for 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $15,731.

When was 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold?

2401 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 12/19/2025.

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 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/26/2025 $1,401,000
08/24/2016 $1,100,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/19/2025 Deed
09/12/2025 Grant Deed
04/18/2025 Deed of trust 05/01/2055
04/18/2025 Grant Deed
03/10/2025 Grant Deed
02/26/2025 Deed of trust 03/01/2055
02/26/2025 Grant Deed
08/24/2016 Deed of Trust 09/01/2046
08/24/2016 Grant Deed
06/18/2007 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $15,732
Market value $1,276,616

Assessment History for 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2401 Ward Street, 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 $1,276,616 1.2323 $15,732 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,251,590 1.2033 $15,060 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,227,050 1.206 $14,798 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,202,992 1.2172 $14,643 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,179,408 1.2508 $14,752 +3.76%

Permits for 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley

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Issued Permit Type Status
09/24/2018
04/13/2017
03/02/2016
       
       
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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,470,000
8.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$949
4.4% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$1,020,000
-4.2% 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)
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.25
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.26
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.35
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.51
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.59

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.06
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.26
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.44
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.59
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.67

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.36
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.63
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.79
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.95
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.95

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Neighbors for 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 2401 Ward Street, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2331 Ward St, Berkeley 2,705
2318 Derby St, Berkeley 1,237 08/16/1996
2314 Derby St, Berkeley 1,426 11/12/2019 $1,550,000
2704 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 4,361 11/18/2022
2319 Ward St, Berkeley 2,578 10/02/2014
2307 Ward St, Berkeley 2,528 05/21/2024
2509 Stuart St, Berkeley 3,055 04/14/2020 $2,100,000
2323 Ward St, Berkeley 1,496 04/20/2021
2714 Dana St, Berkeley 1,990 03/07/2023
2745 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 3,758
2715 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 5,563 05/01/2000
2339 Ward St, Berkeley 5,000 08/24/2021
2325 Ward St, Berkeley 1,938 08/08/2013
2641 Stuart St, Berkeley 1,952 03/28/1991 $376,000
2501 Stuart St, Berkeley 4,980 05/11/2018
2311 Ward St, Berkeley 4,036 05/08/2020
2708 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 4,505 11/19/2012 $121,500
2745 Regent St, Berkeley 5,994 10/09/2024
2308 Derby St, Berkeley 1,998 11/01/2023
2741 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 4,152 12/07/2021

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