| Primary address | 2542 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94704 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Elmwood |
| Parcel ID | 55-1842-16 |
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| Sale date | 08/04/2003 |
| Sale price | $500,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $8,760 |
| Building sqft | 1,351 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.05 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1915 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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2542 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 was built in 1915 and has a total of 1,351 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 2542 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $710,854, the tax amount paid for 2542 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 is $8,759.
When was 2542 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 last sold?2542 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 was last sold in 06/16/2004.
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Access detailed property tax data for 2542 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $8,760 |
| Market value | $710,854 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2542 Hillegass 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 | $710,854 | 1.2323 | $8,760 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $696,920 | 1.2033 | $8,386 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $683,254 | 1.206 | $8,240 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $669,860 | 1.2172 | $8,154 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $656,730 | 1.2508 | $8,214 | +3.75% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 2542 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.22 |
| East Bay School for Girls | NR | Private | K-5 | 0 | 0.27 |
| Emerson Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 270 | 0.39 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 8 | Public | K-5 | 370 | 0.53 |
| Quantum Camp | NR | Private | 1-8 | 84 | 0.76 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.22 |
| Willard Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 596 | 0.26 |
| The East Bay School | NR | Private | 6-8 | 88 | 0.34 |
| Quantum Camp | NR | Private | 1-8 | 84 | 0.76 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.81 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maybeck High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 109 | 0.22 |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 0.82 |
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 0.85 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.99 | |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 1.11 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2542 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2535 Regent St, Berkeley | 8,108 | 05/04/2005 | $2,100,000 |
| 2534 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley | 12,594 | 12/09/2015 | |
| 2632 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley | 4,898 | ||
| 2443 Derby St, Berkeley | 1,676 | 02/26/2026 | |
| 2447 Derby St, Berkeley | 4,077 | 05/20/2021 | $1,300,000 |
| 2610 Regent St, Berkeley | 15,597 | 10/30/2013 | |
| 2601 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley | 10/06/1993 | ||
| 2511 Parker St, Berkeley | 18,640 | 12/30/2019 | |
| 2623 Parker St, Berkeley | 3,783 | 08/11/2000 | |
| 2520 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley | 45,914 | 12/22/2017 | |
| 2609 Regent St, Berkeley | 2,472 | 06/04/1997 | $353,500 |
| 2411 Carleton St, Berkeley | 3,429 | 10/23/2019 | |
| 2541 Regent St, Berkeley | 12,819 | ||
| 2524 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley | 16,576 | 03/19/1993 | $1,025,000 |
| 2524 Dwight Way, Berkeley | 5,235 | 10/16/2013 | |
| 2540 Regent St, Berkeley | 7,218 | 09/26/2016 | |
| 2587 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley | 18,790 | 09/24/2024 | $10,000,000 |
| 2655 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley | 17,527 | ||
| 2624 Regent St, Berkeley | 1,929 | 08/11/2022 | |
| 2615 Regent St, Berkeley | 3,724 | 12/01/2023 |