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1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 - Property report

Also known as: 1538 Acton St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Home with Non-Economic 2nd Unit (1200)

Year built

1942

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$243,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
1538 Acton St
Berkeley, CA 94702
Zip code
94702
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
59-2286-47

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/08/1992
Sale price
$243,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$5,786
Current property tax
$5,700
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Home with Non-Economic 2nd Unit
Building sq. ft.
1,552
Stories
1
Year built
1942
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1955
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1)
Units
2

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/08/1992 $243,500 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/24/2025 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX
01/24/2025 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
12/17/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/08/1992 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1538 Acton 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
$5,786
Current property tax
$5,700
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$469,534
Land value
$126,724
Building value
$342,810

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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 $469,534 1.2323 $5,786 +4.46%
2024-2025 $460,329 1.2033 $5,539 +1.77%
2023-2024 $451,304 1.206 $5,443 +1.06%
2022-2023 $442,456 1.2172 $5,386 -0.75%
2021-2022 $433,780 1.2508 $5,426 +3.76%
2020-2021 $429,333 1.218 $5,229 +5.74%
2019-2020 $420,915 1.1749 $4,945 +8.56%
2018-2019 $370,996 1.2279 $4,555 +3.20%
2017-2018 $363,722 1.2136 $4,414 +6.57%
2016-2017 $356,593 1.1615 $4,142 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/15/2025
04/23/2018
05/19/2016

*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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.15
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.18
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.43
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.54
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.57
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.67
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.67
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.75
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.77
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.79
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.18
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.43
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.52
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.54
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.56
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.67
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.75
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.84
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.85
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.89
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.42
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.43
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.76
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.76
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.84
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.84
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.85
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.92
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.02
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.09

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Neighbors for 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA

1529 Keoncrest Dr, Berkeley 1640 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1632 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1626 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1711 Buena Ave, Berkeley 1710 Rose St, Berkeley 1622 Stannage Ave, Berkeley 1624 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1616 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1636 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1529 Acton St, Berkeley 1719 Buena Ave, Berkeley 1425 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1410 Cypress St, Berkeley 1539 Acton St, Berkeley 1118 Hopkins St, Berkeley 1630 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1625 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 1654 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1378 Tomlee Dr, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, 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 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702?

The development at 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 was built in 1942.

What is the total square footage of 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 has a total of 1,552 square feet.

When was 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 last sold and what was the sale price?

1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 was last sold on 10/08/1992 for $243,500.

What is the assessed value of 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 is currently assessed at $469,534.

What are the property taxes for 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702?

The property taxes for 1538 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 total $5,786.

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