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1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1506 California St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1931

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$1,206,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1506 California St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
59-2284-25

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/14/2020
Sale price
$1,206,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$16,086
Tax per sq. ft.
$14
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,160
Stories
1
Year built
1931
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
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 information for 1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/14/2020 $1,206,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXX X
04/26/1991 $275,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/13/2024 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX & XX
08/19/2020 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXXXX X
08/19/2020 Assignment (deed of trust) XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/31/2020 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee
XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/14/2020 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/28/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXX
04/29/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX
04/26/1991 Deed XXXXXXX, X XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1506 California 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
$16,086
Tax per sq. ft.
$14
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,305,397
Land value
$391,619
Building value
$913,778

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,305,397 1.2323 $16,086 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,279,807 1.2033 $15,400 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,254,721 1.206 $15,132 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,230,120 1.2172 $14,973 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,206,000 1.2508 $15,085 +173.08%
2020-2021 $453,534 1.218 $5,524 +5.74%
2019-2020 $444,644 1.1749 $5,224 -2.40%
2018-2019 $435,927 1.2279 $5,353 +3.20%
2017-2018 $427,380 1.2136 $5,187 +6.58%
2016-2017 $419,000 1.1615 $4,867 -3.49%

Permit information for 1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/15/2023
08/16/2023
08/16/2023

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Berkeley residential market stats

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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)
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.16
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.22
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.52
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.56
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.63
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.63
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.67
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.67
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.73
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.74
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.16
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.30
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.52
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.63
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.67
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.67
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.67
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.72
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.73
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.06
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.37
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.53
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.53
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.67
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.73
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.89
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.05
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.06
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.15
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.17

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,160 square feet.

When was 1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 07/14/2020 for $1,206,000.

What is the assessed value of 1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $1,305,397.

What are the property taxes for 1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1506 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $16,086.

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