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1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1612 Ward St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1914

Acreage

0.13

Sale price

$168,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1612 Ward St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
54-1730-20

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/08/1997
Sale price
$168,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$3,306
Current property tax
$3,219
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,413
Stories
1
Year built
1914
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1919
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Lot
Acreage
0.13
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
63 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/08/1997 $168,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/22/2019 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/22/2019 Interspousal Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X
08/08/1997 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
08/08/1997 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1612 Ward 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
Base tax
$3,306
Current property tax
$3,219
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$268,240
Land value
$80,472
Building value
$187,768

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $268,240 1.2323 $3,306 +4.46%
2024-2025 $262,981 1.2033 $3,164 +1.77%
2023-2024 $257,825 1.206 $3,109 +1.06%
2022-2023 $252,770 1.2172 $3,077 -0.75%
2021-2022 $247,814 1.2508 $3,100 +3.77%
2020-2021 $245,274 1.218 $2,987 +5.74%
2019-2020 $240,466 1.1749 $2,825 -2.40%
2018-2019 $235,751 1.2279 $2,895 +3.20%
2017-2018 $231,130 1.2136 $2,805 +6.57%
2016-2017 $226,600 1.1615 $2,632 -3.49%

Permit information for 1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/25/2015

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.39
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.40
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.44
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.64
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.65
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.71
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.71
Global Montessori International School NR Private K-2 6 0.74
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.79
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.80
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.07
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.39
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.71
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.78
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.80
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.81
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.81
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 0.83
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.91
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.92
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.35
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.79
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.81
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.17
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.17
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.19
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.30
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.30
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.31
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.34

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1914.

What is the total square footage of 1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,413 square feet.

When was 1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 08/08/1997 for $168,000.

What is the assessed value of 1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $268,240.

What are the property taxes for 1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1612 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $3,305.

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