| Primary address | 2938 Ellis Street, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94703 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | South Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 53-1604-16 |
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| Sale date | 06/18/2004 |
| Sale price | $760,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $13,229 |
| Building sqft | 2,134 |
| Building class | 2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500) |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1908 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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2938 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1908 and has a total of 2,134 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 2938 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,080,498, the tax amount paid for 2938 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $13,314.
When was 2938 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold?2938 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 03/29/2021.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 2938 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $13,315 |
| Current property tax | $13,229 |
| Market value | $1,080,498 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2938 Ellis Street, 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 | $1,080,498 | 1.2323 | $13,315 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,059,317 | 1.2033 | $12,747 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,038,547 | 1.206 | $12,525 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,018,187 | 1.2172 | $12,393 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $998,228 | 1.2508 | $12,486 | +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 |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm X Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 459 | 0.11 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.39 |
| American International Montessori School | NR | Private | K-6 | 57 | 0.51 |
| Walden Center And School | NR | Private | K-6 | 77 | 0.63 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 8 | Public | K-5 | 370 | 0.64 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 450 | 0.38 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.39 |
| Yu Ming Charter School | NR | Charter | K-8 | 445 | 0.73 |
| Yu Ming Charter | NR | Charter | K-8 | 766 | 0.73 |
| Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy | 4 | Charter | K-8 | 523 | 0.83 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 0.37 |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 0.95 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 1.02 | |
| Emeryville Preschool Students | NR | Public | 20 | 1.12 | |
| Young Adult Program | NR | Public | 12 | 126 | 1.13 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2938 Ellis Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2940 King St, Berkeley | 918 | 12/11/1989 | $90,000 |
| 3028 Colby St, Berkeley | 4,346 | 04/04/2025 | $2,100,000 |
| 2443 Prince St, Berkeley | 1,750 | 06/21/1993 | $288,000 |
| 2938 King St, Berkeley | 1,989 | 08/14/2025 | |
| 1617 Tyler St, Berkeley | 2,133 | 07/20/2020 | |
| 1628 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 2,652 | 03/11/2025 | |
| 1640 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 3,328 | 09/28/2012 | $625,000 |
| 1656 Julia St, Berkeley | 2,358 | 04/21/2021 | |
| 1621 Tyler St, Berkeley | 1,340 | 11/15/2017 | |
| 1630 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,032 | 06/28/2016 | $675,000 |
| 2511 Prince St, Berkeley | 4,573 | 03/24/2021 | $2,000,000 |
| 1653 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,478 | 08/18/2025 | |
| 1624 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,627 | 02/01/2022 | |
| 1601 Tyler St, Berkeley | 1,885 | 07/22/2025 | |
| 2924 Ellis St, Berkeley | 1,367 | 05/22/2018 | $1,250,000 |
| 2913 King St, Berkeley | 1,165 | 05/02/2019 | |
| 1647 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 2,485 | 06/06/2023 | |
| 1605 Tyler St, Berkeley | 2,371 | 12/11/2020 | $1,069,000 |
| 1609 Tyler St, Berkeley | 1,143 | 10/13/2022 | |
| 1623 Tyler St, Berkeley | 1,390 | 06/05/2023 |