| Primary address | 490 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94707 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Thousand Oaks |
| Parcel ID | 62-2862-2 |
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| Sale date | 10/17/1988 |
| Sale price | $56,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $5,112 |
| Building sqft | 2,110 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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490 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1931 and has a total of 2,110 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 490 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $421,814, the tax amount paid for 490 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 is $5,198.
When was 490 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold?490 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold in 12/04/2012.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/1988 | $56,500 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 490 Colusa 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 | $5,198 |
| Current property tax | $5,112 |
| Market value | $421,814 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 490 Colusa 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 | $421,814 | 1.2323 | $5,198 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $413,544 | 1.2033 | $4,976 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $405,436 | 1.206 | $4,890 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $397,488 | 1.2172 | $4,838 | -0.73% |
| 2021-2022 | $389,694 | 1.2508 | $4,874 | +3.75% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2, X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 490 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 0.39 |
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 0.39 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 342 | 0.52 |
| Harding Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-6 | 475 | 0.55 |
| Bright Star Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-K | 20 | 0.72 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 781 | 0.45 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 0.73 |
| School Of The Madeleine | NR | Private | K-8 | 296 | 1.22 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 871 | 1.26 |
| Prospect Sierra School | NR | Private | K-8 | 477 | 1.35 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 1,151 | 0.37 |
| Macgregor High (Continuation) School | 3 | Public | 10-12 | 18 | 0.37 |
| El Cerrito Senior High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,522 | 0.56 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 0.73 |
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 1.09 |
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Here are the neighbors for 490 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1716 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley | 1,680 | ||
| 1708 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley | 1,773 | 06/14/1996 | $415,000 |
| 963 Tulare Ave, Berkeley | 1,552 | 12/19/2019 | |
| 634 Neilson St, Berkeley | 2,985 | 07/22/2021 | |
| 525 Neilson St, Berkeley | 1,184 | 05/25/2021 | |
| 1720 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley | 2,120 | 03/12/2020 | |
| 1026 Sierra St, Berkeley | 2,033 | 10/02/1996 | $400,000 |
| 540 Neilson St, Berkeley | 1,683 | 09/02/2025 | $1,750,000 |
| 788 Neilson St, Berkeley | 1,002 | 10/23/2023 | $1,225,000 |
| 971 Tulare Ave, Berkeley | 1,591 | 10/25/2017 | $1,425,000 |
| 539 Neilson St, Berkeley | 2,412 | 11/25/2015 | |
| 570 Neilson St, Berkeley | 1,003 | 04/27/2022 | $1,340,000 |
| 496 Colusa Ave, Berkeley | 2,306 | 05/02/2019 | |
| 511 Neilson St, Berkeley | 1,385 | 04/22/2015 | |
| 1545 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Berkeley | 3,528 | 11/03/2014 | |
| 501 Neilson St, Berkeley | 1,649 | 06/28/2013 | |
| 480 Colusa Ave, Berkeley | 2,147 | ||
| 562 Neilson St, Berkeley | 1,167 | 11/15/2023 | $1,090,000 |
| 560 Colusa Ave, Berkeley | 1,672 | 01/08/2020 | |
| 1581 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Berkeley | 1,048 | 11/29/2004 |