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861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Property report

Also known as: 861 Arlington Ave

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1930

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$337,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
861 Arlington Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
Alternate address(es)
861 the Arlington Ave
Zip code
94707
Neighborhood
Berkeley Hills
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
61-2578-45

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/04/2009
Sale price
$337,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$15,645
Current property tax
$15,559
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
3,173
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1940
Rooms
12
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Lot
Acreage
0.14
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/04/2009 $337,500 XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
10/17/2003 $872,500 XXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
09/17/2003 $152,500 XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/21/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
12/19/2019 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/19/2019 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
12/19/2019 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/09/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
02/14/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/14/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX X
11/04/2009 Deed XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X
01/10/2007 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/13/2005 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 861 Arlington 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
$15,645
Current property tax
$15,559
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,269,604
Land value
$372,203
Building value
$897,401

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 $1,269,604 1.2323 $15,645 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,244,717 1.2033 $14,978 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,220,311 1.206 $14,717 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,196,386 1.2172 $14,562 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,172,936 1.2508 $14,671 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,160,916 1.218 $14,140 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,138,153 1.1749 $13,372 -2.40%
2018-2019 $1,115,837 1.2279 $13,701 +3.20%
2017-2018 $1,093,958 1.2136 $13,276 +7.66%
2016-2017 $1,061,724 1.1615 $12,332 -3.49%

Permit information for 861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/21/2016

*Most recent permit 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

FEMA flood zones
X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.34
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.40
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.59
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.82
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.84
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.84
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.02
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.02
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 1.12
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 1.13
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.59
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.82
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.02
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 1.09
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 1.13
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.14
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 1.14
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.65
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.67
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.82
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.86
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 0.99
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 0.99
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.14
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.18
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.18
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 1.28
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.65
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.67
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.75

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The development at 861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 has a total of 3,173 square feet.

When was 861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the sale price?

861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold on 11/04/2009 for $337,500.

What is the assessed value of 861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 is currently assessed at $1,269,604.

What are the property taxes for 861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The property taxes for 861 Arlington Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 total $15,645.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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