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1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley
Alternate address(es) 1538 Berkeley Way
1540 Berkeley Way
1544 Berkeley Way
Zip code 94703
County Alameda
Neighborhood Central Berkeley
Parcel ID 57-2071-1-1

Sales & Tax Overview for 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

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Sale date 06/04/2024
Sale price $3,550,000
Arm's length
Property tax $44,622

Lot & Building Information for 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

Building sqft 10,310
Total sqft 10,310
Building class Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units (7700)
Acreage 0.43
Buildings on lot 4
Rooms 39
Units 13
Year built 1923
Stories 1
Construction type Wood/wood and steel frames
Elevator
Parking
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School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1923 and has a total of 10,310 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,621,000, the tax amount paid for 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $44,621.

When was 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 06/04/2024 for $3,550,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 13 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/04/2024 $3,550,000
08/01/2005 $43,500
05/06/2005 $72,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/04/2024 Grant Deed
05/28/2024 Grant Deed
05/28/2024 Affidavit of death
12/14/2021 Affidavit (general)
08/23/2017 Assignment of Rents
Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)
08/23/2017 Grant Deed
07/24/2015 Assignment Lease
Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)
07/24/2015 Grant Deed
04/30/2013 Assignment Lease
Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)
07/23/2007 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $44,622
Market value $3,621,000

Assessment History for 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $3,621,000 1.2323 $44,622 +206.23%
2024-2025 $1,210,961 1.2033 $14,571 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,187,220 1.206 $14,318 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,163,945 1.2172 $14,168 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,141,124 1.2508 $14,273 +3.30%

Permits for 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

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Issued Permit Type Status
08/01/2019
03/06/2017
01/09/2017
03/30/2015
03/30/2015
07/11/2013
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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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Demographics By Zip Code

Total population 20,874
Median age 37
Average household income $160,152
Family households 45.1%
Occupied housing units 8,732
Owner occupied units 39.4%
Average number of people per household 2
Median year structure built 1944
Median value for units with a mortgage $1,374,300
Median value for units without a mortgage $1,130,700

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1618 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1,076 04/12/2002 $500,000
1624 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 2,129 12/19/2019
1908 California St, Berkeley 9,640 12/18/2012
1597 University Ave, Berkeley 15,640 01/22/2008
1532 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 1,555 03/27/1995
1402 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 2,650 04/11/2002
1511 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1,136
1633 University Ave, Berkeley 3,820 01/25/2017 $1,600,000
1505 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1,136 07/31/2020 $925,000
1640 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 2,850 05/02/2007
1815 Grant St, Berkeley 1,123 05/21/2018
1824 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 1,915 05/03/1993
1600 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 6,028 12/19/2019
1951 Acton St, Berkeley 2,650 04/11/2002
1929 California St, Berkeley 5,630 06/10/2019
1699 University Ave, Berkeley 1,140 09/26/2016
1635 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1,314 01/06/2023
1441 University Ave, Berkeley 8,160 08/12/2024
1626 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1,761 07/24/2007 $687,000
1905 Grant St, Berkeley 1,258 10/20/2021 $1,691,500

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