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2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 - Property report

Also known as: 2523 Piedmont Ave

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Property type

Historical Residential (1150)

Year built

1904

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$1,357,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2523 Piedmont Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
Zip code
94704
Neighborhood
University of California
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
55-1851-22

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/25/2021
Sale price
$1,357,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$14,980
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Historical Residential
Building sq. ft.
3,183
Stories
2
Year built
1904
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
14
Elevator
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
5
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
58 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/25/2021 $1,357,000 XXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX
03/05/2001 $400,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/10/2025 Notice XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXXXX
04/17/2024 Reconveyance XXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/16/2024 Reconveyance XXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/02/2024 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/25/2021 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/25/2021 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/25/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
03/25/2021 Appointment of trustee XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
03/25/2021 Affidavit of death XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/21/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2523 Piedmont 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
Property tax
$14,980
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,215,603
Land value
$364,600
Building value
$851,003

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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 $1,215,603 1.2323 $14,980 +8.77%
2024-2025 $1,144,500 1.2033 $13,772 -20.27%
2023-2024 $1,432,221 1.206 $17,273 +2.52%
2022-2023 $1,384,140 1.2172 $16,848 +172.93%
2021-2022 $493,558 1.2508 $6,173 +3.75%
2020-2021 $488,498 1.218 $5,950 +5.74%
2019-2020 $478,921 1.1749 $5,627 -2.40%
2018-2019 $469,532 1.2279 $5,765 +3.20%
2017-2018 $460,327 1.2136 $5,587 +6.57%
2016-2017 $451,303 1.1615 $5,242 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/11/2023
11/08/2021
07/02/2021

*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 0.27
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.30
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.35
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.63
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.80
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.93
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.93
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.99
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.11
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 1.15
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.35
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.51
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.58
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.93
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.99
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 1.01
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.11
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.24
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 1.34
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.24
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.08
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.16
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.17
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.24
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.25
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.32
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.35
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 2.24
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 2.25

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Neighbors for 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA

2635 Etna St, Berkeley 2636 Warring St, Berkeley 2629 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2729 Derby St, Berkeley 2624 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2524 Warring St, Berkeley 2522 Warring St, Berkeley 2727 Parker St, Berkeley 2607 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2633 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2601 Etna St, Berkeley 2521 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2633 Etna St, Berkeley 2840 Parker St, Berkeley 2517 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2527 Etna St, Berkeley 2745 Parker St, Berkeley 2605 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2639 Etna St, Berkeley 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The development at 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 was built in 1904.

What is the total square footage of 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 has a total of 3,183 square feet.

When was 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 last sold and what was the sale price?

2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 was last sold on 03/25/2021 for $1,357,000.

What is the assessed value of 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 is currently assessed at $1,215,603.

What are the property taxes for 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The property taxes for 2523 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 total $14,979.

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