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1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 3078 Claremont Ave

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$1,130,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1538 Harmon St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Alternate address(es)
3078 Claremont Ave
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
52-1520-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/07/2020
Sale price
$1,130,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$15,073
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,224
Stories
2
Year built
1955
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
10
Elevator
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
97 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/07/2020 $1,130,000 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/08/2022 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX
10/07/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/07/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
08/08/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/08/2013 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/27/1994 Deed XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1538 Harmon Street, 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
Property tax
$15,073
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,223,134
Land value
$366,940
Building value
$856,194

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,223,134 1.2323 $15,073 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,199,155 1.2033 $14,429 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,175,651 1.206 $14,178 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,152,600 1.2172 $14,029 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,130,000 1.2508 $14,134 +633.56%
2020-2021 $158,192 1.218 $1,927 +5.74%
2019-2020 $155,090 1.1749 $1,822 -2.40%
2018-2019 $152,050 1.2279 $1,867 +3.20%
2017-2018 $149,069 1.2136 $1,809 +6.57%
2016-2017 $146,147 1.1615 $1,697 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/09/2021

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.31
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.31
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.42
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.42
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.49
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.65
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.75
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.77
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.80
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.82
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.42
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.42
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.49
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.68
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.75
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.77
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.80
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.82
Anna Yates Elementary School 5 Public K-8 439 0.92
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 0.99
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 0.75
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.75
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.77
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.78
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 0.98
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.20
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.29
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.34
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 1.35
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.36

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Neighbors for 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA

1522 Harmon St, Berkeley 1526 Harmon St, Berkeley 1534 Harmon St, Berkeley 1409 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 3234 California St, Berkeley 1530 Harmon St, Berkeley 1509 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1404 Harmon St, Berkeley 1401 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1403 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1415 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1417 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 3240 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1424 Harmon St, Berkeley 1518 Harmon St, Berkeley 3239 Baker St, Berkeley 1413 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1531 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1515 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 3242 California St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, 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 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 2,224 square feet.

When was 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 10/07/2020 for $1,130,000.

What is the assessed value of 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $1,223,134.

What are the property taxes for 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1538 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $15,072.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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