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2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Property report

Also known as: 2817 Hillegass Ave

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Property type

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

Year built

1915

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$750,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2817 Hillegass Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
Alternate address(es)
2819 Hillegass Ave
Zip code
94705
Neighborhood
Elmwood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
53-1694-23

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/18/2009
Sale price
$750,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$11,901
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,559
Stories
2
Year built
1915
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1945
Rooms
11
Elevator
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
60 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/18/2009 $750,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XX
11/13/2008 $1,036,865 XXXXXXXX XX XX XXX-XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
02/13/2001 $730,000 XXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/02/2026 Modification (deed of trust) XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/03/2025 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/03/2025 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/23/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
07/23/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
07/11/2025 Deed of trust X XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/18/2009 Deed XXXXXXXX XX XX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX
11/13/2008 Deed XXX-XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XX
02/13/2001 Deed XXX XXXXX XXXX, XXXXX X
12/18/2000 Deed XXX, XXXX X XXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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Tax

Property taxes for 2817 Hillegass Avenue, 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
$11,901
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$965,751
Land value
$289,725
Building value
$676,026

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $965,751 1.2323 $11,901 +4.46%
2024-2025 $946,821 1.2033 $11,393 +1.77%
2023-2024 $928,260 1.206 $11,195 +1.06%
2022-2023 $910,064 1.2172 $11,077 -0.74%
2021-2022 $892,221 1.2508 $11,160 +3.76%
2020-2021 $883,080 1.218 $10,756 +5.74%
2019-2020 $865,770 1.1749 $10,172 -2.40%
2018-2019 $848,797 1.2279 $10,422 +3.20%
2017-2018 $832,154 1.2136 $10,099 +6.57%
2016-2017 $815,841 1.1615 $9,476 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2817 Hillegass Avenue, 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)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.10
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.16
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.31
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.41
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.58
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.58
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.60
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.71
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.82
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.10
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.19
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.58
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.61
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.80
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.82
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.98
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 1.00
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.19
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 1.24
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.21
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.80
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.86
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.02
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.17
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.19
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.25
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.45
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.80
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.80

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Neighbors for 2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA

2832 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2814 College Ave, Berkeley 2830 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2606 Stuart St, Berkeley 2832 College Ave, Berkeley 2804 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2314 Oregon St, Berkeley 2829 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2611 Russell St, Berkeley 2311 Russell St, Berkeley 2820 College Ave, Berkeley 2620 Stuart St, Berkeley 2840 Regent St, Berkeley 2615 Russell St, Berkeley 2636 Stuart St, Berkeley 2449 Russell St, Berkeley 2824 College Ave, Berkeley 2828 College Ave, Berkeley 1211 Burnett St, Berkeley 2824 10th St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, 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 2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The development at 2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 has a total of 2,559 square feet.

When was 2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the sale price?

2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold on 02/18/2009 for $750,000.

What is the assessed value of 2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 is currently assessed at $965,751.

What are the property taxes for 2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The property taxes for 2817 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 total $11,900.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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