| Primary address | 1540 Ward Street, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94703 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | South Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 54-1733-33 |
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| Sale date | 10/30/1998 |
| Sale price | $178,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $3,440 |
| Building sqft | 1,482 |
| Building class | Triplex; Double or Duplex with Single Family Home (2300) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Units | 3 |
| Year built | 1958 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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1540 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1958 and has a total of 1,482 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1540 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $279,192, the tax amount paid for 1540 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $3,440.
When was 1540 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold?1540 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 04/20/2006.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/1998 | $178,500 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 1540 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $3,440 |
| Market value | $279,192 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1540 Ward Street, 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 | $279,192 | 1.2323 | $3,440 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $273,719 | 1.2033 | $3,294 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $268,353 | 1.206 | $3,236 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $263,092 | 1.2172 | $3,202 | -0.73% |
| 2021-2022 | $257,934 | 1.2508 | $3,226 | +3.75% |
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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 |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm X Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 459 | 0.43 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.45 |
| Walden Center And School | NR | Private | K-6 | 77 | 0.48 |
| Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley | NR | Private | PK-8 | 440 | 0.65 |
| Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley | NR | Private | PK-8 | 440 | 0.65 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 450 | 0.05 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.45 |
| Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley | NR | Private | PK-8 | 440 | 0.65 |
| Yu Ming Charter | NR | Charter | K-8 | 766 | 0.77 |
| Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School | NR | Private | 6-8 | 95 | 0.77 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 0.41 |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 0.82 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.84 | |
| REALM Charter | NR | Charter | 6-12 | 383 | 1.12 |
| Realm Charter High School | NR | Charter | 9-12 | 344 | 1.13 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1540 Ward Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1428 Derby St, Berkeley | 890 | 09/02/2020 | |
| 1521 Stuart St, Berkeley | 550 | 10/24/2024 | |
| 1537 Stuart St, Berkeley | 900 | 01/18/2017 | $725,000 |
| 2733 Sacramento St, Berkeley | 560 | 10/30/2002 | $307,500 |
| 1532 Ward St, Berkeley | 1,666 | 03/28/2024 | |
| 1501 Stuart St, Berkeley | 5,000 | 01/27/2021 | |
| 1525 Stuart St, Berkeley | 2,625 | 11/04/2014 | |
| 2774 Sacramento St, Berkeley | 2,486 | 12/05/2012 | |
| 2798 Sacramento St, Berkeley | 2,506 | 02/14/2014 | $15,502,000 |
| 1416 Derby St, Berkeley | 804 | 08/24/2021 | |
| 2790 Grant St, Berkeley | 1,084 | ||
| 1515 Stuart St, Berkeley | 1,953 | 07/30/2019 | |
| 2700 Sacramento St, Berkeley | 5,000 | 11/25/2013 | |
| 1432 Derby St, Berkeley | 1,758 | 03/11/2025 | |
| 1434 Derby St, Berkeley | 1,129 | 04/24/2020 | |
| 1522 Ward St, Berkeley | |||
| 1550 Ward St, Berkeley | 1,108 | 06/08/2023 | |
| 1420 Derby St, Berkeley | 894 | 10/01/2018 | |
| 1422 Derby St, Berkeley | 782 | 02/28/2025 | |
| 1517 Stuart St, Berkeley | 1,098 | 03/12/2003 |