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1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1521 Buena Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1921

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$254,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
1521 Buena Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
59-2285-10

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/01/1995
Sale price
$254,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$5,410
Current property tax
$5,324
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,143
Stories
2
Year built
1921
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1930
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
64 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
96 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/01/1995 $254,500 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX
05/28/1993 $266,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, X. XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/10/2025 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX
09/01/1995 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX
03/25/1994 Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X
05/28/1993 Deed XXXXX, X. XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1521 Buena 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
Base tax
$5,410
Current property tax
$5,324
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$439,040
Land value
$126,746
Building value
$312,294

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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 $439,040 1.2323 $5,410 +4.46%
2024-2025 $430,432 1.2033 $5,179 +1.77%
2023-2024 $421,994 1.206 $5,089 +1.06%
2022-2023 $413,720 1.2172 $5,036 -0.73%
2021-2022 $405,609 1.2508 $5,073 +3.75%
2020-2021 $401,452 1.218 $4,890 +5.74%
2019-2020 $393,581 1.1749 $4,624 -2.40%
2018-2019 $385,866 1.2279 $4,738 +3.20%
2017-2018 $378,303 1.2136 $4,591 +6.58%
2016-2017 $370,886 1.1615 $4,308 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/30/2016
05/21/2014

*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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.10
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.15
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.59
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.62
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.63
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.67
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.67
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.67
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.73
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.74
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.10
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.32
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.59
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.63
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.67
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.67
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.71
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.72
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.79
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.03
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.33
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.59
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.59
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.63
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.79
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.95
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.03
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.03
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.12
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.12

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Neighbors for 1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA

1300 Rose St, Berkeley 1508 Acton St, Berkeley 1344 Rose St, Berkeley 1545 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1521 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1535 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1525 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1426 Edith St, Berkeley 1414 Cypress St, Berkeley 1515 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1418 Holly St, Berkeley 1520 Juanita Way, Berkeley 1314 Rose St, Berkeley 1537 Cedar St, Berkeley 1547 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1505 Cedar St, Berkeley 1369 Tomlee Dr, Berkeley 1340 Rose St, Berkeley 1414 Holly St, Berkeley 1500 Rose St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1521 Buena Avenue, 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 1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1921.

What is the total square footage of 1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,143 square feet.

When was 1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 09/01/1995 for $254,500.

What is the assessed value of 1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $439,040.

What are the property taxes for 1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1521 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $5,410.

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