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1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Property report

Also known as: 1607 Sonoma Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1922

Acreage

1.29

Sale price

$890,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
1607 Sonoma Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
Zip code
94707
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
65-2628-19

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/02/2005
Sale price
$890,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$16,844
Current property tax
$16,749
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
2,213
Stories
15
Year built
1922
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
10
Elevator
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
30
Lot
Acreage
1.29
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Single Family (R-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
ALBANY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/02/2005 $890,500 XXX, XXXXX X & XXXX X XXXX XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/18/2017 Ucc Amendment(3&+ PGS) XXX XXXX XX XXXX XXX X XXX
03/08/2017 Grant Deed XXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX
09/01/2016 Deed of Trust XXX XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/31/2016 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXX XXXXX X
08/05/2015 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX
01/09/2013 Notice XXX XXXX XX XXXX XXX X XXX
12/06/2012 Ucc Fin STMT(3&+PGS) XXX XXXX XX XXXX XXX X XXX
02/01/2006 Deed XXX, XXXX & XXXXX X XXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X
08/02/2005 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXX, XXXXX X & XXXX X XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$16,844
Current property tax
$16,749
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,241,160
Land value
$372,278
Building value
$868,882

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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 $1,216,832 1.3571 $16,514 +1.05%
2024-2025 $1,192,975 1.3699 $16,343 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,169,590 1.3766 $16,101 +2.90%
2022-2023 $1,146,660 1.3645 $15,646 +1.00%
2021-2022 $1,124,184 1.3781 $15,492 +1.93%
2020-2021 $1,112,661 1.36592 $15,198 -0.09%
2019-2020 $1,090,852 1.3945 $15,212 +3.04%
2018-2019 $1,069,471 1.3804 $14,763 +2.46%
2017-2018 $1,048,510 1.3742 $14,409 +5.18%
2016-2017 $1,027,957 1.3326 $13,699 +8.84%
Permits

Permit information for 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/18/2026
10/30/2024
02/22/2012

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Albany residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,400,000

49.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,092

20.1% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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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)
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.24
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.28
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.28
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.39
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.57
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.58
Cornell Elementary School 9 Public K-5 569 0.66
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.66
Ocean View Elementary School 6 Public K-5 675 0.97
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 1.00
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.52
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.57
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.66
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.66
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 0.94
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 1.02
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.06
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.07
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.28
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.37
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.30
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.66
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 0.78
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 0.78
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.02
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.02
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.07
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 1.31
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.37
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.50

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Neighbors for 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA

1011 Ordway St, Albany 990 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 1002 Ventura Ave, Albany 1513 Beverly Pl, Albany 966 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 1604 Marin Ave, Berkeley 1602 Marin Ave, Berkeley 959 Ordway St, Albany 1505 Beverly Pl, Albany 949 Peralta Ave, Albany 1515 Beverly Pl, Albany 1031 Ordway St, Albany 1025 Ordway St, Albany 1017 Ordway St, Albany 1024 Ventura Ave, Albany 1605 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley 952 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 1517 Beverly Pl, Albany 1019 Ordway St, Albany 1006 Ventura Ave, Albany

Nearby ZIP codes for 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94706, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The development at 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1922.

What is the total square footage of 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 has a total of 2,213 square feet.

When was 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the sale price?

1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold on 08/02/2005 for $890,500.

What is the assessed value of 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 is currently assessed at $1,216,832.

What are the property taxes for 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The property taxes for 1607 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 total $16,513.

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