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159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Property report

Also known as: 159 El Camino Real

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1988

Acreage

0.23

Sale price

$1,650,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
159 El Camino Real
Berkeley, CA 94705
Zip code
94705
Neighborhood
Claremont
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
64-4259-14

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/22/2016
Sale price
$1,650,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$24,331
Current property tax
$24,245
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
3,853
Stories
2
Year built
1988
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
2005
Rooms
11
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Lot
Acreage
0.23
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
63 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/22/2016 $1,650,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX X XX XX; XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX X XX; XXXXX XXXX X XX XXXXX
02/20/1998 $516,000 XXXXX, XXXX X XX & XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/25/1996 $550,000 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/25/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/06/2021 Notice XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
12/15/2020 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
01/09/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/22/2016 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXX X XX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/20/2003 Deed XXXXX, XX XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXX X
08/10/2001 Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX XXXXX
02/20/1998 Deed XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX, XXXX X XX & XXXXXX XX
09/25/1996 Deed XXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 El Camino Real, 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
$24,331
Current property tax
$24,245
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,974,444
Land value
$585,966
Building value
$1,388,478

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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 $1,974,444 1.2323 $24,331 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,935,731 1.2033 $23,293 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,897,785 1.206 $22,887 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,860,574 1.2172 $22,647 +0.34%
2021-2022 $1,804,488 1.2508 $22,571 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,785,992 1.218 $21,753 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,750,980 1.1749 $20,572 -2.40%
2018-2019 $1,716,660 1.2279 $21,079 +3.20%
2017-2018 $1,683,000 1.2136 $20,425 +152.66%
2016-2017 $695,985 1.1615 $8,084 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/25/2022
08/02/2021
10/07/2020
11/15/2019
08/04/2015

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Pear Tree Community School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.10
Pear Tree Community School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.10
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.21
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.35
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.42
Kaiser Early Childhood Center NR Public K 68 0.48
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.81
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 0.91
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.92
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.93
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.35
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.74
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.78
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 0.91
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.93
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.99
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 1.14
St. Theresa School NR Private K-8 255 1.17
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.72
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 0.30
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.35
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.74
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.97
Holy Names High School NR Private 9-12 152 1.04
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 1.60
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 1.74
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.75
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.97
Piedmont High School 10 Public 9-12 763 2.05

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Neighbors for 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA

165 El Camino Real, Berkeley 155 El Camino Real, Berkeley 161 El Camino Real, Berkeley 64 Plaza Dr, Berkeley 185 The Uplands, Berkeley 18 Roble CT, Berkeley 142 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley 267 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley 265 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley 248 The Uplands, Berkeley 3135 Claremont Ave, Berkeley 250 The Uplands, Berkeley 56 Plaza Dr, Berkeley 157 El Camino Real, Berkeley 88 Plaza Dr, Berkeley 258 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley 200 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley 10 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley 84 The Uplands, Berkeley 250 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA

94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The development at 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1988.

What is the total square footage of 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705?

159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705 has a total of 3,853 square feet.

When was 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold on 01/22/2016 for $1,650,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705?

159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705 is currently assessed at $1,974,444.

What are the property taxes for 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The property taxes for 159 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705 total $24,331.

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