| Primary address | 1639 Josephine Street, Berkeley |
| Alternate address(es) | 1635 Josephine St 1637 Josephine St |
| Zip code | 94703 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | North Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 58-2166-26 |
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| Sale date | 04/23/2014 |
| Sale price | $970,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $14,652 |
| Building sqft | 3,926 |
| Total sqft | 3,926 |
| Building class | Triplex; Double or Duplex with Single Family Home (2300) |
| Acreage | 0.13 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 3 |
| Year built | 1948 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 11 |
| Bathrooms | 6 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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1639 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1948 and has a total of 3,926 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1639 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,189,035, the tax amount paid for 1639 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $14,652.
When was 1639 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold?1639 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 10/07/2021.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 1639 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $14,652 |
| Market value | $1,189,035 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1639 Josephine 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 | $1,189,035 | 1.2323 | $14,652 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,165,726 | 1.2033 | $14,027 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,142,873 | 1.206 | $13,783 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,120,466 | 1.2172 | $13,638 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,098,505 | 1.2508 | $13,740 | +3.76% |
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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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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 34 | 0.15 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School | 9 | Public | K-5 | 395 | 0.20 |
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley | NR | Private | 2-8 | 3 | 0.32 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK-7 | 156 | 0.47 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK-7 | 156 | 0.47 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 34 | 0.15 |
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley | NR | Private | 2-8 | 3 | 0.32 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 871 | 0.39 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK-7 | 156 | 0.47 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.50 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhill High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 82 | 0.16 |
| Bayhill High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 79 | 0.16 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.50 | |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 0.62 |
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 0.67 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1639 Josephine Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1712 Cedar St, Berkeley | 2,920 | 01/16/2015 | |
| 1603 McGee Ave, Berkeley | 2,532 | 03/29/2023 | $1,560,000 |
| 1630 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley | 2,180 | ||
| 1641 Josephine St, Berkeley | 2,913 | 10/21/2016 | $1,500,000 |
| 1636 Grant St, Berkeley | 2,782 | 06/07/2013 | |
| 1604 Josephine St, Berkeley | 2,194 | 12/30/2002 | $202,500 |
| 1741 Virginia St, Berkeley | 3,653 | 08/05/2025 | |
| 1627 Grant St, Berkeley | 5,000 | 10/05/1994 | |
| 1620 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley | 1,298 | 12/30/2003 | $512,000 |
| 1606 Edith St, Berkeley | 1,610 | 11/16/2017 | |
| 1700 Cedar St, Berkeley | 1,373 | 09/11/2017 | |
| 1701 Delaware St, Berkeley | 1,056 | 11/27/2017 | |
| 1835 Francisco St, Berkeley | 1,621 | 06/21/2019 | |
| 1745 Lincoln St, Berkeley | 1,489 | 01/14/2021 | |
| 1711 Grant St, Berkeley | 1,880 | 11/17/2004 | $774,000 |
| 1625 Josephine St, Berkeley | 1,742 | 01/14/2005 | |
| 1710 Cedar St, Berkeley | 896 | ||
| 1615 Edith St, Berkeley | 1,536 | 05/05/2020 | |
| 1608 Josephine St, Berkeley | 1,024 | 05/06/2015 | |
| 1835 Virginia St, Berkeley | 2,688 | 02/27/2019 | $1,300,000 |