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1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1314 66th St

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Property type

Triplex; Double or Duplex with Single Family Home (2300)

Year built

1921

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$2,185,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1540 Josephine St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Alternate address(es)
1314 66th St
1544 Josephine St
1813 Cedar St
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
59-2272-14

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/24/2021
Sale price
$2,185,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$29,145
Current property tax
$29,059
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Building
Property type
Triplex; Double or Duplex with Single Family Home
Building sq. ft.
2,954
Stories
2
Year built
1921
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1934
Elevator
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
65 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/24/2021 $2,185,000 XXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX; XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX
10/05/2016 $1,605,000 XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/06/2025 Trust Transfer Deed XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
03/24/2021 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/24/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
11/01/2017 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX
10/31/2017 Permit XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/05/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/05/2016 Grant Deed XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1540 Josephine 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
Base tax
$29,145
Current property tax
$29,059
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,365,087
Land value
$709,526
Building value
$1,655,561

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,365,087 1.2323 $29,145 +4.46%
2024-2025 $2,318,721 1.2033 $27,901 +1.77%
2023-2024 $2,273,273 1.206 $27,416 +1.06%
2022-2023 $2,228,700 1.2172 $27,128 +26.03%
2021-2022 $1,720,864 1.2508 $21,525 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,703,225 1.218 $20,745 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,669,841 1.1749 $19,619 -2.40%
2018-2019 $1,637,100 1.2279 $20,102 +3.20%
2017-2018 $1,605,000 1.2136 $19,478 +57.31%
2016-2017 $1,066,011 1.1615 $12,382 +750.06%
Permits

Permit information for 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/31/2022
03/31/2022
08/07/2018
01/30/2017
01/30/2017

*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)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.22
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.24
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.35
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.46
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.46
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.47
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.53
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.61
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.22
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.29
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.35
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.46
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.47
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.51
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.61
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.94
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.96
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.30
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.23
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.23
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.58
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.61
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.73
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.96
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.30
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.30
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.31
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.41

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Neighbors for 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA

1505 Josephine St, Berkeley 1511 Josephine St, Berkeley 1803 Cedar St, Berkeley 1920 Vine St, Berkeley 1534 Josephine St, Berkeley 1515 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 1531 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 1535 Grant St, Berkeley 1526 Josephine St, Berkeley 1562 Milvia St, Berkeley 1914 Vine St, Berkeley 1584 Milvia St, Berkeley 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1582 Milvia St, Berkeley 1807 Cedar St, Berkeley 1434 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1808 Rose St, Berkeley 1541 Grant St, Berkeley 1430 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1401 Grant St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1921.

What is the total square footage of 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 2,954 square feet.

When was 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 03/24/2021 for $2,185,000.

What is the assessed value of 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $2,365,087.

What are the property taxes for 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1540 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $29,144.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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