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1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 - Property report

Also known as: 1437 Hearst Ave

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1926

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$240,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1439 Hearst Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
Alternate address(es)
1437 Hearst Ave
Zip code
94702
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
57-2076-15

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/29/1999
Sale price
$240,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,636
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
1,328
Stories
1
Year built
1926
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1955
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
68 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
99 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/29/1999 $240,000 XX, XX X XXXX, XXXXX X & XXX X
01/03/1997 $18,500 XXXX, XXXXX X & XXX X XXXX, XXXXX X & XXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/06/2014 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/06/2014 Quitclaim Deed XX XX XXXX XXXXX X
04/29/1999 Deed XXXX, XXXXX X XX, XX X
04/29/1999 Deed XXXX, XXXXX X & XXX X XX, XX X
01/03/1997 Deed XXXX, XXXXX X & XXX X XXXX, XXXXX X & XXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1439 Hearst 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
$4,636
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$376,228
Land value
$112,868
Building value
$263,360

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $376,228 1.2323 $4,636 +4.46%
2024-2025 $368,853 1.2033 $4,438 +1.77%
2023-2024 $361,621 1.206 $4,361 +1.06%
2022-2023 $354,531 1.2172 $4,315 -0.75%
2021-2022 $347,581 1.2508 $4,348 +3.77%
2020-2021 $344,017 1.218 $4,190 +5.74%
2019-2020 $337,274 1.1749 $3,963 -2.40%
2018-2019 $330,661 1.2279 $4,060 +3.20%
2017-2018 $324,180 1.2136 $3,934 +6.58%
2016-2017 $317,824 1.1615 $3,692 -3.49%

Permit information for 1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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)
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.28
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.31
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.31
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.39
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.49
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.50
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.50
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.54
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.57
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.62
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.28
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.31
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.36
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.49
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.50
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.54
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.65
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.71
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.75
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.79
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.50
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.54
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.66
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.66
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.71
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.75
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.75
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.76
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.89
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.07

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

The development at 1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of 1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 has a total of 1,328 square feet.

When was 1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 last sold and what was the sale price?

1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 was last sold on 04/29/1999 for $240,000.

What is the assessed value of 1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 is currently assessed at $376,228.

What are the property taxes for 1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

The property taxes for 1439 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 total $4,636.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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