| Primary address | 53 Plaza Drive, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94705 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Claremont |
| Parcel ID | 64-4240-3 |
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| Sale date | 09/24/1996 |
| Sale price | $536,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $12,676 |
| Building sqft | 3,140 |
| Total sqft | 3,140 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Home with Non-Economic 2nd Unit (1200) |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1916 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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53 Plaza Drive, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1916 and has a total of 3,140 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 53 Plaza Drive, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,035,652, the tax amount paid for 53 Plaza Drive, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $12,762.
When was 53 Plaza Drive, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold?53 Plaza Drive, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 05/29/2020.
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Access detailed property tax data for 53 Plaza Drive, Berkeley, CA 94705. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $12,762 |
| Current property tax | $12,676 |
| Market value | $1,035,652 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 53 Plaza Drive, 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 | $1,035,652 | 1.2323 | $12,762 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,015,346 | 1.2033 | $12,218 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $995,442 | 1.206 | $12,005 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $975,926 | 1.2172 | $11,879 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $956,791 | 1.2508 | $11,968 | +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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 53 Plaza Drive, 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 (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 263 | 0.15 |
| Pear Tree Community School | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.38 |
| Pear Tree Community School | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.38 |
| Chabot Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 567 | 0.38 |
| Emerson Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 270 | 0.53 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 0.57 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.68 |
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.71 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.77 |
| Claremont Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 487 | 0.78 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College Preparatory School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 362 | 0.54 |
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 0.57 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.68 |
| Maybeck High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 109 | 0.69 |
| Holy Names High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 152 | 1.31 |
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Here are the neighbors for 53 Plaza Drive, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 The Uplands, Berkeley | 4,174 | 10/15/2018 | |
| 80 Oak Ridge Rd, Berkeley | 2,602 | 09/04/2025 | $2,498,000 |
| 84 Oak Ridge Rd, Berkeley | 2,852 | 03/23/1994 | |
| 139 Parkside Dr, Berkeley | 2,776 | 04/22/1998 | $750,000 |
| 103 Plaza Dr, Berkeley | 3,250 | 06/07/1994 | $625,000 |
| 217 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley | 2,468 | 08/22/2001 | |
| 3125 Claremont Ave, Berkeley | 5,385 | 05/08/2013 | |
| 18 Hillcrest CT, Berkeley | 3,452 | 11/13/2003 | |
| 109 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley | 3,456 | 01/07/2025 | |
| 15 Hillcrest CT, Berkeley | 3,113 | 05/23/2025 | |
| 25 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley | 2,544 | 02/18/2025 | |
| 74 Oak Ridge Rd, Berkeley | 2,035 | 04/06/2026 | |
| 225 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley | 2,700 | 04/08/1998 | |
| 104 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley | 2,378 | 10/02/2019 | |
| 5 Hillcrest CT, Berkeley | 3,299 | 12/23/2019 | |
| 94 The Uplands, Berkeley | 3,230 | 10/26/2021 | |
| 9 Hillcrest CT, Berkeley | 2,721 | 06/30/2025 | |
| 215 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley | 3,945 | 08/04/2025 | |
| 233 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley | 1,577 | 03/22/2024 | |
| 12 Hillcrest CT, Berkeley | 4,895 | 10/21/2015 | $2,103,000 |