| Primary address | 2979 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94705 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Elmwood |
| Parcel ID | 52-1566-54 |
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| Sale date | 10/23/1992 |
| Sale price | $164,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $1,653 |
| Building sqft | 1,051 |
| Building class | Condominium - Single Residential Living Unit (7300) |
| Acreage | 0.115
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| Year built | 1908 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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2979 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1908 and has a total of 1,051 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 2979 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $141,156, the tax amount paid for 2979 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $1,739.
When was 2979 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold?2979 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 02/22/2019.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/1992 | $164,500 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 2979 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $1,739 |
| Current property tax | $1,653 |
| Market value | $141,156 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2979 Piedmont 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 | $141,156 | 1.2323 | $1,739 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $138,388 | 1.2033 | $1,665 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $135,676 | 1.206 | $1,636 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $133,016 | 1.2172 | $1,619 | -0.73% |
| 2021-2022 | $130,408 | 1.2508 | $1,631 | +3.75% |
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| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 263 | 0.31 |
| Emerson Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 270 | 0.34 |
| East Bay School for Girls | NR | Private | K-5 | 0 | 0.37 |
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.42 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.51 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.42 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.51 |
| Willard Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 596 | 0.55 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.57 |
| Claremont Middle School | 6 | Public | 6-8 | 487 | 0.73 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maybeck High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 109 | 0.44 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.57 |
| The College Preparatory School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 362 | 0.80 |
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 0.91 |
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 1.16 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2979 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2711 Ashby Pl, Berkeley | |||
| 2918 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley | 2,842 | 07/22/2021 | |
| 2959 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley | 3,536 | 11/27/2023 | |
| 2956 Linden Ave, Berkeley | 1,762 | 02/03/2021 | |
| 2914 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley | 2,521 | 06/14/2013 | $2,425,000 |
| 2921 College Ave, Berkeley | 4,684 | 02/10/2025 | |
| 2964 Linden Ave, Berkeley | 1,878 | 05/02/1995 | |
| 2947 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley | 3,307 | 07/18/2003 | |
| 2753 Ashby Pl, Berkeley | 1,753 | 12/29/2006 | $792,000 |
| 2935 College Ave, Berkeley | 3,240 | 07/17/2014 | |
| 2937 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley | 2,762 | 02/19/2021 | |
| 2960 Linden Ave, Berkeley | 1,922 | 11/19/2009 | $1,231,000 |
| 2954 Linden Ave, Berkeley | 1,941 | 02/10/2016 | |
| 2905 College Ave, Berkeley | 3,750 | ||
| 2809 Webster St, Berkeley | 1,072 | 04/16/1993 | |
| 2741 Ashby Pl, Berkeley | 2,977 | 03/04/2014 | |
| 2975 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley | 1,124 | 10/05/2018 | $850,000 |
| 2917 College Ave, Berkeley | 3,019 | ||
| 2968 Linden Ave, Berkeley | 2,967 | 11/15/2016 | |
| 2950 Linden Ave, Berkeley | 2,164 | 08/31/1990 | $374,500 |