| Primary address | 1606 Chestnut Street, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94702 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | North Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 59-2292-21 |
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| Sale date | 09/15/2021 |
| Sale price | $1,383,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $17,999 |
| Building sqft | 1,234 |
| Total sqft | 1,234 |
| Building class | 2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit (2502) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1943 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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1606 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 was built in 1943 and has a total of 1,234 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1606 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,467,638, the tax amount paid for 1606 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 is $18,085.
When was 1606 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 last sold and what was the last sale price?1606 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 was last sold in 09/15/2021 for $1,383,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 1606 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94702. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $18,086 |
| Current property tax | $17,999 |
| Market value | $1,467,638 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1606 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $1,467,638 | 1.2323 | $18,086 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,438,872 | 1.2033 | $17,314 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,410,660 | 1.206 | $17,013 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,383,000 | 1.2172 | $16,834 | +29.95% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,035,665 | 1.2508 | $12,954 | +14.54% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.20 | |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | 9 | Public | K-5 | 395 | 0.35 |
| The Crowden School | NR | Private | K-8 | 68 | 0.40 |
| Oxford Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 262 | 0.43 |
| The Berkeley School | NR | Private | K-8 | 164 | 0.45 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.20 | |
| The Crowden School | NR | Private | K-8 | 68 | 0.40 |
| Realm Charter Middle School | NR | Charter | 6-8 | 187 | 0.43 |
| The Berkeley School | NR | Private | K-8 | 164 | 0.45 |
| REALM Charter | NR | Charter | 6-12 | 383 | 0.63 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.20 | |
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 0.60 |
| Realm Charter High School | NR | Charter | 9-12 | 344 | 0.63 |
| REALM Charter | NR | Charter | 6-12 | 383 | 0.63 |
| Fusion Academy Berkeley | NR | Private | 6-12 | 18 | 0.70 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1606 Chestnut Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 811 Cedar St, Berkeley | 752 | 10/29/2024 | $630,000 |
| 800 Jones St, Berkeley | 6,814 | 04/11/2023 | |
| 1201 Virginia St, Berkeley | 1,394 | 12/15/2025 | |
| 1519 6th St, Berkeley | 2,492 | 05/27/2005 | $985,000 |
| 760 Jones St, Berkeley | 15,000 | 09/18/2006 | $3,000,000 |
| 1604 Chestnut St, Berkeley | 1,074 | 12/05/2008 | $612,000 |
| 1211 Virginia St, Berkeley | 945 | 01/10/2025 | |
| 1507 5th St, Berkeley | 1,377 | 12/11/2002 | |
| 855 Cedar St, Berkeley | 996 | 10/26/2018 | $900,000 |
| 911 Cedar St, Berkeley | 1,291 | 02/08/2022 | |
| 1505 6th St, Berkeley | 1,653 | 06/01/2005 | $585,000 |
| 1641 Curtis St, Berkeley | 880 | 11/24/1999 | $256,000 |
| 1521 5th St, Berkeley | 2,225 | 01/13/2016 | |
| 1540 7th St, Berkeley | 1,555 | 04/16/2009 | |
| 1520 7th St, Berkeley | 909 | 07/30/2004 | |
| 1501 6th St, Berkeley | 1,152 | 05/15/2014 | |
| 857 Cedar St, Berkeley | 992 | 11/22/2023 | $1,150,000 |
| 1219 Virginia St, Berkeley | 2,407 | 07/24/2008 | |
| 856 Jones St, Berkeley | 779 | 10/20/2017 | $800,000 |
| 920 Bataan Ave, Berkeley | 1,118 | 05/14/2018 | $1,135,000 |