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1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 Property Information

1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley
Zip code 94702
County Alameda
Neighborhood Southwest Berkeley
Parcel ID 57-2081-20

Sales & Tax Overview for 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley

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Sale date 06/04/2003
Sale price $352,000
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Current property tax $6,811

Lot & Building Information for 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley

Building sqft 1,052
Total sqft 1,052
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.06
Buildings on lot 2
Units 1
Year built 1928
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 was built in 1928 and has a total of 1,052 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $559,669, the tax amount paid for 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 is $6,896.

When was 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 last sold?

1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 was last sold in 02/24/2021.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/04/2003 $352,000

Title Documents for 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/25/2021 Deed of trust 06/30/2046
03/16/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee
02/24/2021 Grant Deed
02/24/2021 Deed of trust 03/01/2051
02/24/2021 Grant Deed
07/06/2020 Deed of trust 07/30/2045
03/26/2020 Deed of trust 04/01/2050
07/18/2016 Deed of Trust
03/15/2016 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee
03/08/2016 Deed of Trust 03/01/2046
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Property Taxes for 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,897
Current property tax $6,811
Market value $559,669

Assessment History for 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1905 Chestnut Street, 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 $559,669 1.2323 $6,897 +4.46%
2024-2025 $548,698 1.2033 $6,602 +1.77%
2023-2024 $537,943 1.206 $6,488 +1.06%
2022-2023 $527,396 1.2172 $6,419 -0.74%
2021-2022 $517,058 1.2508 $6,467 +3.75%

Permits for 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley

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Issued Permit Type Status
09/06/2024
12/08/2015
12/08/2015
       
       
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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,367,500
0.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$910
-1.5% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.13
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.16
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.25
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.51
Nia House Learning Center NR Private PK-K 69 0.52

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.12
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.16
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.25
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.45
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.51

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.25
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.45
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.45
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.58
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.81

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Neighbors for 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 1905 Chestnut Street, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1297 University Ave, Berkeley 2,650 04/01/2024 $1,425,000
1216 Delaware St, Berkeley 2,450 02/28/2022
1913 Chestnut St, Berkeley 978 11/24/2014
1284 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 1,766 12/20/2019
1280 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 1,128 01/27/2006
1368 Delaware St, Berkeley 922 08/14/2019 $1,110,000
1350 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 2,352 11/18/2016 $740,000
1222 Delaware St, Berkeley 7,670 03/22/2007
1387 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1,608 10/24/2018
1820 Chestnut St, Berkeley 827 01/26/2015
1393 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 2,106 11/07/2022
1811 Acton St, Berkeley 1,100 10/28/2015
1370 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 2,466 07/25/2023
1808 Chestnut St, Berkeley 1,368 08/14/2024
1951 Chestnut St, Berkeley 17,555 01/25/2022 $10,025,000
1810 West St, Berkeley 15,681 05/10/1995 $800,000
1806 Franklin St, Berkeley 3,027 06/10/2024
1259 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 637 12/28/2007 $172,500
1807 Chestnut St, Berkeley 1,646 02/28/2006 $715,000
1250 Delaware St, Berkeley 1,887

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