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520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Property report

Also known as: 520 The Alameda

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1937

Acreage

0.4

Sale price

$745,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
520 The Alameda
Berkeley, CA 94707
Zip code
94707
Neighborhood
Thousand Oaks
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
62-2903-2

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/20/2001
Sale price
$745,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$13,562
Current property tax
$13,475
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,270
Stories
1
Year built
1937
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1939
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
60 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
38 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
41 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/20/2001 $745,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X
09/18/1998 $496,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/01/2024 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/12/2022 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX
10/22/2019 Deed of Trust
04/07/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/07/2015 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/20/2001 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX X
09/18/1998 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X
09/18/1998 Deed XXXXX-XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 520 The Alameda, 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
$13,562
Current property tax
$13,475
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,100,513
Land value
$330,154
Building value
$770,359

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,100,513 1.2323 $13,562 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,078,938 1.2033 $12,983 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,057,787 1.206 $12,757 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,037,047 1.2172 $12,623 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,016,715 1.2508 $12,717 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,006,293 1.218 $12,257 +5.74%
2019-2020 $986,565 1.1749 $11,591 -2.40%
2018-2019 $967,225 1.2279 $11,877 +3.20%
2017-2018 $948,265 1.2136 $11,508 +6.57%
2016-2017 $929,677 1.1615 $10,798 -3.49%

Permit information for 520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/16/2024
08/31/2017

*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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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Golestan School NR Private PK-5 54 0.52
Golestan School NR Private PK-5 54 0.52
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.55
Harding Elementary School 5 Public K-6 475 0.77
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.85
Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington NR Private K-1 11 0.91
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.94
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.94
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.95
Kensington Elementary School 8 Public K-6 421 0.96
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 0.76
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.03
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 1.18
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 1.32
Prospect Sierra School NR Private K-8 477 1.42
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 1.48
Invictus Academy Of Richmond 4 Charter 7-12 330 1.55
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.62
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 4 Public 7-8 681 1.96
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.97
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 0.69
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 0.69
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 0.71
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.03
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.22
Invictus Academy Of Richmond 4 Charter 7-12 330 1.55
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.75
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.75
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.97
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 2.19

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The development at 520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1937.

What is the total square footage of 520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707?

520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707 has a total of 1,270 square feet.

When was 520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the sale price?

520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold on 12/20/2001 for $745,000.

What is the assessed value of 520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707?

520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707 is currently assessed at $1,100,513.

What are the property taxes for 520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The property taxes for 520 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707 total $13,561.

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