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1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1601 Derby St

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Property type

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

Year built

1921

Acreage

0.07

Sale price

$550,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1601 Derby St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
54-1803-17

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/09/2008
Sale price
$550,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$8,902
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,326
Year built
1921
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1929
Elevator
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.07
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/09/2008 $550,000 XXX, XXXXX XXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

More about Alameda County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/18/2025 Grant Deed XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX
08/24/2021 Deed of trust XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
05/09/2008 Deed XXXX, XXXXXX X XXX, XXXXX
05/09/2008 Deed XXXX, XXXXX XXXX, XXXXX X
05/09/2008 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXX
09/15/2003 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
09/08/2003 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1601 Derby 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
Property tax
$8,902
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$722,385
Land value
$216,715
Building value
$505,670

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $722,385 1.2323 $8,902 +4.46%
2024-2025 $708,223 1.2033 $8,522 +1.77%
2023-2024 $694,341 1.206 $8,374 +1.06%
2022-2023 $680,728 1.2172 $8,286 -0.74%
2021-2022 $667,385 1.2508 $8,348 +3.76%
2020-2021 $660,544 1.218 $8,045 +5.74%
2019-2020 $647,597 1.1749 $7,609 -2.40%
2018-2019 $634,903 1.2279 $7,796 +3.20%
2017-2018 $622,456 1.2136 $7,554 +6.58%
2016-2017 $610,251 1.1615 $7,088 -3.49%

Permit information for 1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits 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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FEMA flood zones

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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.38
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.41
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.50
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.56
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.57
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.69
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.69
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.71
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.74
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.83
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.05
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.41
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.69
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.71
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.74
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.82
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 0.82
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.87
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.88
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.88
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.37
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.72
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.74
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.09
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.09
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.22
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.22
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.22
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.26
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.26

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1921.

What is the total square footage of 1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 2,326 square feet.

When was 1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 05/09/2008 for $550,000.

What is the assessed value of 1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $722,385.

What are the property taxes for 1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1601 Derby Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $8,901.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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