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2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Property report

Also known as: 2707 Forest Ave

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1905

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$919,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2707 Forest Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
Alternate address(es)
2709 Forest Ave
Zip code
94705
Neighborhood
Elmwood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
54-1708-13

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/27/2013
Sale price
$919,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$20,923
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
2,095
Stories
2
Year built
1905
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
9
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
58 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
88 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/27/2013 $919,000 XXXX XXXXX XXX XX XX; XXXX XXXXXX X X XX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
07/11/2007 $342,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX X
11/17/2003 $750,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/20/2026 Deed of trust XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
09/17/2025 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
07/22/2022 Affidavit of death XXXX XXXXX XXX
10/23/2014 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXX XX
06/18/2014 Affidavit of Death XXXX XXXXXX X X
02/27/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XX XX
02/27/2013 Declaration Trust XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XX
02/27/2013 Declaration Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
05/05/2008 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX
07/11/2007 Deed XXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2707 Forest 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
$20,923
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,697,920
Land value
$509,376
Building value
$1,188,544

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,697,920 1.2323 $20,923 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,664,640 1.2033 $20,031 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,632,000 1.206 $19,682 +51.63%
2022-2023 $1,066,380 1.2172 $12,980 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,045,471 1.2508 $13,077 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,034,757 1.218 $12,603 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,014,474 1.1749 $11,919 -2.40%
2018-2019 $994,587 1.2279 $12,213 +3.20%
2017-2018 $975,085 1.2136 $11,834 +6.57%
2016-2017 $955,970 1.1615 $11,104 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/22/2013

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Berkeley residential market stats

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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)
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.05
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.12
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.15
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.53
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.59
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.76
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.76
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.90
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.96
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 1.00
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.12
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.32
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.59
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.76
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.94
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.96
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 1.01
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 1.11
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.23
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 1.40
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.03
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.94
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.00
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.06
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.18
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.19
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.23
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.42
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 2.00
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 2.01

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Neighbors for 2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA

2710 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2705 College Ave, Berkeley 2728 Derby St, Berkeley 2738 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2734 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2716 Derby St, Berkeley 2721 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2737 Garber St, Berkeley 2703 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2724 Derby St, Berkeley 2742 Derby St, Berkeley 2700 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2709 College Ave, Berkeley 2740 Derby St, Berkeley 2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2717 Garber St, Berkeley 2940 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2732 Derby St, Berkeley 2713 Forest Ave, Berkeley 2763 Garber St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2707 Forest 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 2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The development at 2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 has a total of 2,095 square feet.

When was 2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the sale price?

2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold on 02/27/2013 for $919,000.

What is the assessed value of 2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 is currently assessed at $1,697,920.

What are the property taxes for 2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The property taxes for 2707 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 total $20,923.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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