| Primary address | 479 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94708 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Berkeley Hills |
| Parcel ID | 62-2946-10 |
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| Sale date | 05/17/2022 |
| Sale price | $2,000,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $8,533 |
| Building sqft | 1,390 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1945 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Zoning district | Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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479 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708 was built in 1945 and has a total of 1,390 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 479 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $699,462, the tax amount paid for 479 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708 is $8,619.
When was 479 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708 last sold and what was the last sale price?479 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708 was last sold in 05/17/2022 for $2,000,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 479 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $8,619 |
| Current property tax | $8,533 |
| Market value | $699,462 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 479 Vassar 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 | $699,462 | 1.2323 | $8,619 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $685,751 | 1.2033 | $8,252 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $672,305 | 1.206 | $8,108 | -39.35% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,098,313 | 1.2172 | $13,369 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,076,781 | 1.2508 | $13,468 | +3.75% |
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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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 479 Vassar 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragmont Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 303 | 0.61 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 342 | 0.87 |
| Kensington Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-6 | 421 | 0.92 |
| Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington | NR | Private | K-1 | 11 | 0.96 |
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 1.00 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Of The Madeleine | NR | Private | K-8 | 296 | 1.22 |
| Albany Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 781 | 1.31 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 871 | 1.50 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.54 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK-7 | 156 | 1.60 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Senior High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,522 | 1.18 |
| Albany High School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 1,151 | 1.23 |
| Macgregor High (Continuation) School | 3 | Public | 10-12 | 18 | 1.23 |
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 1.52 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.54 |
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Here are the neighbors for 479 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Maryland Ave, Berkeley | 2,588 | 11/17/2021 | $1,730,000 |
| 304 Vermont Ave, Berkeley | 1,754 | 01/03/2014 | |
| 451 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 2,527 | 01/30/1998 | $500,000 |
| 315 Vermont Ave, Berkeley | 2,089 | 01/31/2008 | |
| 11 Maryland Ave, Berkeley | 2,298 | 12/05/2024 | |
| 479 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,784 | 03/10/2026 | $1,400,000 |
| 449 Michigan Ave, Berkeley | 1,164 | ||
| 351 Vermont Ave, Berkeley | 1,505 | 09/12/1996 | |
| 430 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 3,254 | 10/31/2012 | $1,591,500 |
| 451 Michigan Ave, Berkeley | 2,431 | 02/19/2021 | |
| 43 Maryland Ave, Berkeley | 1,995 | 02/27/2023 | |
| 440 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley | 1,668 | 02/11/2013 | |
| 385 Vermont Ave, Berkeley | 1,379 | 03/23/2026 | $1,100,000 |
| 484 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 2,437 | 06/05/2002 | $730,000 |
| 381 Vermont Ave, Berkeley | 2,154 | 11/19/2012 | |
| 21 Maryland Ave, Berkeley | 1,765 | 10/06/1998 | $503,000 |
| 37 Maryland Ave, Berkeley | 1,842 | 04/04/2022 | |
| 367 Rugby Ave, Berkeley | 2,521 | 06/27/2016 | |
| 486 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 3,394 | 05/02/2024 | |
| 31 Maryland Ave, Berkeley | 2,330 | 01/03/2022 |