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2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 - Property report

Also known as: 2553 Virginia St

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Property type

Condominium - Single Residential Living Unit (7300)

Year built

1939

Acreage

0.149

Sale price

$940,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2553 Virginia St
Berkeley, CA 94709
Zip code
94709
Neighborhood
University of California
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
58-2197-23

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/20/2021
Sale price
$940,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,293
Tax per sq. ft.
$12
Building
Property type
Condominium - Single Residential Living Unit
Unit sq. ft.
1,015
Year built
1939
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
4
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.149
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple-Family Residential (R-3H)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/20/2021 $940,000 XXXX XXXXXX; XX XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX; XXXX XXXXXXX
03/20/2018 $940,000 XX XXXX; XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX
06/16/1995 $202,500 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/20/2021 Grant Deed XX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX
12/20/2021 Power of attorney XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX
04/02/2020 Deed of trust XX XXXX XXXX XXXX
03/20/2018 Deed of Trust XX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/20/2018 Power of Attorney XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX
03/20/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXX
03/20/2018 Appointment of Trustee XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX
08/17/2017 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XX
06/21/2004 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XX
06/16/1995 Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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Tax

Property taxes for 2553 Virginia Street, 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
$12,293
Tax per sq. ft.
$12
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$997,527
Land value
$299,258
Building value
$698,269

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $997,527 1.2323 $12,293 +4.46%
2024-2025 $977,975 1.2033 $11,768 +1.77%
2023-2024 $958,800 1.206 $11,563 +1.06%
2022-2023 $940,000 1.2172 $11,442 -7.42%
2021-2022 $988,098 1.2508 $12,359 +3.75%
2020-2021 $977,975 1.218 $11,912 +5.74%
2019-2020 $958,800 1.1749 $11,265 +206.90%
2018-2019 $298,925 1.2279 $3,671 +3.20%
2017-2018 $293,065 1.2136 $3,557 +6.57%
2016-2017 $287,320 1.1615 $3,337 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/13/2022
04/25/2018

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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)
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.26
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.26
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.39
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.39
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.47
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.60
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.95
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 1.09
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 1.18
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.26
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.39
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.47
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.66
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.74
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.95
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 1.00
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 1.23
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.65
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.65
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.91
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.95
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.17
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.33
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.43
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.76
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 2.05
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 2.05

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Neighbors for 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA

2559 Le Conte Ave, Berkeley 2543 Hilgard Ave, Berkeley 2575 Le Conte Ave, Berkeley 2566 Virginia St, Berkeley 2567 Hilgard Ave, Berkeley 1635 Scenic Ave, Berkeley 2403 Virginia St, Berkeley 1736 Highland Pl, Berkeley 1756 Le Roy Ave, Berkeley 1777 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 2540 Le Conte Ave, Berkeley 2713 Ridge Rd, Berkeley 2510 Le Conte Ave, Berkeley 2580 Hilgard Ave, Berkeley 1799 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 1731 LA Loma Ave, Berkeley 2597 Hilgard Ave, Berkeley 1666 Le Roy Ave, Berkeley 2553 Hilgard Ave, Berkeley 2443 Hilgard Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94706, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The development at 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 was built in 1939.

What is the total square footage of 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709?

2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 has a total of 1,015 square feet.

When was 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 last sold and what was the sale price?

2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 was last sold on 12/20/2021 for $940,000.

What is the assessed value of 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709?

2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 is currently assessed at $997,527.

What are the property taxes for 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The property taxes for 2553 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 total $12,292.

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