| Primary address | 1597 University Avenue, Berkeley |
| Alternate address(es) | 1978 California St 1984 California St 1988 California St |
| Zip code | 94703 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Central Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 57-2071-2 |
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| Sale date | 12/21/2004 |
| Sale price | $2,177,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $37,391 |
| Building sqft | 15,640 |
| Building class | Multi-Family |
| Acreage | 0.14 |
| Units | 20 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Construction type | Wood/wood and steel frames |
| Elevator | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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This Multi-Family (SCILSM) located at 1597 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 15,640 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1597 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $3,034,259, the tax amount paid for 1597 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $37,391.
When was 1597 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold?1597 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 01/22/2008.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 20 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 1597 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $37,391 |
| Market value | $3,034,259 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1597 University 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 | $3,034,259 | 1.2323 | $37,391 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $2,974,783 | 1.2033 | $35,796 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $2,916,461 | 1.206 | $35,173 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $2,859,293 | 1.2172 | $34,803 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $2,803,235 | 1.2508 | $35,063 | +3.76% |
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| 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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| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1597 University Avenue, 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 | |
| 1410 Berkeley Way, Berkeley | 1,938 | 07/31/2025 | |
| 1532 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 1,555 | 03/27/1995 | |
| 1402 Berkeley Way, Berkeley | 2,650 | 04/11/2002 | |
| 1511 Berkeley Way, Berkeley | 1,136 | ||
| 1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley | 10,310 | 06/04/2024 | $3,550,000 |
| 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 |