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1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1659 Julia St

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Property type

Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400)

Year built

1964

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$1,600,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1659 Julia St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
53-1609-4-2

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/04/2021
Sale price
$1,600,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$21,342
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
3,594
Stories
2
Year built
1964
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
20
Elevator
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
64 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/04/2021 $1,600,000 XXX XXXXXXXX; XX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
03/11/2016 $165,000 XXXXXX XXX; XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX; XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
07/10/2015 $850,000 XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX; XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXX XXX XX; XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/04/2021 Deed of trust XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/04/2021 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX
03/20/2019 Grant Deed XXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
03/11/2016 Quitclaim Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/10/2015 Deed of Trust XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/10/2015 Power of Attorney XXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX
07/10/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXX
11/14/2012 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
11/14/2012 Grant Deed XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
12/06/2002 Deed XXXXX, XX XXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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Tax

Property taxes for 1659 Julia 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
$21,342
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,731,871
Land value
$519,561
Building value
$1,212,310

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,731,871 1.2323 $21,342 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,697,920 1.2033 $20,431 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,664,640 1.206 $20,076 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,632,000 1.2172 $19,865 +70.85%
2021-2022 $929,585 1.2508 $11,627 +3.75%
2020-2021 $920,057 1.218 $11,206 +5.74%
2019-2020 $902,020 1.1749 $10,598 -2.40%
2018-2019 $884,340 1.2279 $10,859 +3.20%
2017-2018 $867,000 1.2136 $10,522 +6.58%
2016-2017 $850,000 1.1615 $9,873 +622.81%
Permits

Permit information for 1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits 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)
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.15
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.40
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.56
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.60
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.68
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.71
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.71
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.78
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.81
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.81
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.32
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.40
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.71
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.71
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.81
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.82
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.95
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 0.96
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.99
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.99
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.37
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.93
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.99
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.11
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.16
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.16
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.26
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.30
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 1.40
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.40

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Neighbors for 1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA

1649 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 3015 Regent St, Berkeley 1601 Julia St, Berkeley 1614 Russell St, Berkeley 3030 Bateman St, Berkeley 3028 Regent St, Berkeley 1648 Julia St, Berkeley 1610 Julia St, Berkeley 1605 Julia St, Berkeley 2901 California St, Berkeley 1662 Russell St, Berkeley 1608 Julia St, Berkeley 1619 Julia St, Berkeley 2916 King St, Berkeley 2910 King St, Berkeley 2911 California St, Berkeley 1612 Julia St, Berkeley 1611 Prince St, Berkeley 1606 Julia St, Berkeley 1611 Julia St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1659 Julia 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 1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1964.

What is the total square footage of 1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 3,594 square feet.

When was 1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 02/04/2021 for $1,600,000.

What is the assessed value of 1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $1,731,871.

What are the property taxes for 1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1659 Julia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $21,341.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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