| Primary address | 2844 Forest Avenue, Berkeley |
| Alternate address(es) | 2846 Forest Ave 2848 Forest Ave |
| Zip code | 94705 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Elmwood |
| Parcel ID | 54-1705-1 |
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| Sale date | 06/12/2014 |
| Sale price | $2,000,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $30,125 |
| Building sqft | 6,893 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Home with Non-Economic 2nd Unit (1200) |
| Acreage | 0.14 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1905 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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2844 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1905 and has a total of 6,893 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 2844 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,451,620, the tax amount paid for 2844 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $30,211.
When was 2844 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the last sale price?2844 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 06/12/2014 for $2,000,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2014 | $2,000,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 2844 Forest 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 | $30,211 |
| Current property tax | $30,125 |
| Market value | $2,451,620 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2844 Forest 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 | $2,451,620 | 1.2323 | $30,211 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $2,403,560 | 1.2033 | $28,922 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $2,356,440 | 1.206 | $28,419 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $2,310,240 | 1.2172 | $28,120 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $2,264,960 | 1.2508 | $28,330 | +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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 2844 Forest Avenue, Berkeley to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 270 | 0.07 |
| East Bay School for Girls | NR | Private | K-5 | 0 | 0.24 |
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.33 |
| John Muir Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 263 | 0.36 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 8 | Public | K-5 | 370 | 0.79 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.33 |
| Willard Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 596 | 0.53 |
| The East Bay School | NR | Private | 6-8 | 88 | 0.78 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.84 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.95 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maybeck High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 109 | 0.24 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.95 |
| Bentley School | NR | Private | K-12 | 699 | 1.00 |
| The College Preparatory School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 362 | 1.05 |
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 1.22 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2844 Forest Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2844 Derby St, Berkeley | 1,890 | 01/20/2023 | $1,500,000 |
| 2832 Derby St, Berkeley | 3,292 | 04/22/2026 | $3,200,000 |
| 2814 Derby St, Berkeley | 2,584 | 10/30/2024 | |
| 2734 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley | 3,392 | 01/27/2026 | |
| 2816 Derby St, Berkeley | 2,555 | 11/14/2024 | $2,150,000 |
| 2823 Garber St, Berkeley | |||
| 2737 Garber St, Berkeley | 8,500 | 02/13/2020 | |
| 2806 Derby St, Berkeley | 2,506 | 03/29/2021 | |
| 2803 Forest Ave, Berkeley | 2,864 | 09/01/2005 | $1,550,000 |
| 2825 Garber St, Berkeley | 2,711 | 11/29/2021 | |
| 2831 Garber St, Berkeley | 4,276 | ||
| 2808 Derby St, Berkeley | 2,779 | 07/15/2022 | $1,650,000 |
| 2705 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley | 2,390 | 05/22/2000 | |
| 2845 Garber St, Berkeley | 4,279 | 07/09/2021 | $4,625,000 |
| 2824 Forest Ave, Berkeley | 2,402 | 06/12/2014 | |
| 2820 Derby St, Berkeley | 1,813 | 03/24/2025 | |
| 2800 Derby St, Berkeley | 2,593 | 03/01/2013 | |
| 2849 Garber St, Berkeley | 3,256 | 05/28/2024 | |
| 2728 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley | 947 | 10/27/2021 | |
| 2763 Garber St, Berkeley | 6,000 | 02/11/2008 |