| Primary address | 868 Contra Costa Avenue, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94707 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Thousand Oaks |
| Parcel ID | 61-2575-27 |
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| Sale date | 07/16/2013 |
| Sale price | $1,641,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $24,699 |
| Building sqft | 2,877 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1917 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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868 Contra Costa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1917 and has a total of 2,877 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 868 Contra Costa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,011,308, the tax amount paid for 868 Contra Costa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 is $24,785.
When was 868 Contra Costa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold?868 Contra Costa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold in 05/28/2015.
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Access detailed property tax data for 868 Contra Costa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $24,785 |
| Current property tax | $24,699 |
| Market value | $2,011,308 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 868 Contra Costa Avenue, 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 | $2,011,308 | 1.2323 | $24,785 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,971,880 | 1.2033 | $23,728 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,933,223 | 1.206 | $23,315 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,895,320 | 1.2172 | $23,070 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,858,172 | 1.2508 | $23,242 | +3.76% |
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 342 | 0.22 |
| Cragmont Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 303 | 0.53 |
| School Of The Madeleine | NR | Private | K-8 | 296 | 0.57 |
| Marin Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 325 | 0.69 |
| Bright Star Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-K | 20 | 0.71 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Of The Madeleine | NR | Private | K-8 | 296 | 0.57 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 871 | 0.74 |
| The Crowden School | NR | Private | K-8 | 68 | 0.98 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.01 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK-7 | 156 | 1.02 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 0.74 |
| Macgregor High (Continuation) School | 3 | Public | 10-12 | 18 | 0.90 |
| Albany High School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 1,151 | 0.90 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.01 |
| Bayhill High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 79 | 1.14 |
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Here are the neighbors for 868 Contra Costa Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 877 The Alameda, Berkeley | 1,804 | 11/15/2002 | |
| 1925 Marin Ave, Berkeley | 2,015 | 01/18/2023 | |
| 816 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley | 3,588 | 08/25/2020 | |
| 800 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley | 2,561 | 06/03/2015 | |
| 1147 The Alameda, Berkeley | 1,254 | 01/24/2002 | |
| 900 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley | 2,899 | 09/23/2022 | |
| 1916 Napa Ave, Berkeley | 2,554 | 06/10/2019 | |
| 1953 Hopkins St, Berkeley | 8,586 | ||
| 1940 Napa Ave, Berkeley | 1,583 | 12/07/2020 | |
| 845 The Alameda, Berkeley | 1,628 | 07/02/2015 | |
| 1936 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley | 1,566 | 05/17/1990 | $360,000 |
| 856 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley | 2,630 | 10/12/2021 | |
| 949 The Alameda, Berkeley | 1,849 | 06/16/1988 | $235,000 |
| 810 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley | 2,564 | 02/04/2015 | |
| 1930 Napa Ave, Berkeley | 1,777 | 12/01/2022 | |
| 1932 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley | 2,119 | 12/08/2005 | |
| 851 The Alameda, Berkeley | 1,967 | 10/19/2021 | $1,900,000 |
| 1928 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley | 3,000 | 01/08/2018 | |
| 840 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley | 4,141 | 05/13/2025 | |
| 1161 The Alameda, Berkeley | 2,260 | 11/23/1998 | $339,500 |