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2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 2142 California St

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Property type

Two, Three or Four Single Family Homes (2100)

Year built

1906

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$135,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2142 California St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
Central Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
56-2002-16

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/01/2006
Sale price
$135,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,691
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Two, Three or Four Single Family Homes
Building sq. ft.
1,753
Stories
1
Year built
1906
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1915
Rooms
10
Elevator
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
68 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/01/2006 $135,000 XXXXX, XXX X XXXXX, XXX X
09/30/1992 $180,000 XXXXX, XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/14/2023 Correction Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
12/08/2020 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/26/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
04/20/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
04/26/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
02/13/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXX XXX
02/01/2006 Deed XXXXX, XXX X XXXXX, XXX X
09/30/1992 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX, XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2142 California Street, 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
$6,691
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$543,001
Land value
$146,456
Building value
$396,545

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $543,001 1.2323 $6,691 +4.46%
2024-2025 $532,355 1.2033 $6,406 +7.36%
2023-2024 $494,734 1.206 $5,966 +1.06%
2022-2023 $485,034 1.2172 $5,904 -0.74%
2021-2022 $475,526 1.2508 $5,948 +3.76%
2020-2021 $470,651 1.218 $5,733 +5.74%
2019-2020 $461,424 1.1749 $5,421 -2.40%
2018-2019 $452,379 1.2279 $5,555 +3.20%
2017-2018 $443,511 1.2136 $5,382 +6.57%
2016-2017 $434,818 1.1615 $5,050 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/11/2023

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Berkeley residential market stats

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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)
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.12
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.12
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.32
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.34
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.36
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.37
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.47
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.48
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.72
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.78
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.12
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.34
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.36
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.45
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.64
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.68
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.69
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.72
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.77
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.80
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.36
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.51
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.70
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.70
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.72
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.78
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.82
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.82
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.99
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.03

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Neighbors for 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA

2115 Sacramento St, Berkeley 2137 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1526 Addison St, Berkeley 2234 California St, Berkeley 2236 California St, Berkeley 1522 Addison St, Berkeley 2133 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley 1588 Allston Way, Berkeley 2119 Sacramento St, Berkeley 2131 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley 2119 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley 2238 California St, Berkeley 1578 Allston Way, Berkeley 2123 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley 2143 Sacramento St, Berkeley 2153 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1430 Allston Way, Berkeley 2115 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley 1547 Bancroft Way, Berkeley 1533 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, 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 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1906.

What is the total square footage of 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,753 square feet.

When was 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 02/01/2006 for $135,000.

What is the assessed value of 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $543,001.

What are the property taxes for 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 2142 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $6,691.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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