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2639 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

2639 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2639 California Street, Berkeley
Zip code 94703
County Alameda
Neighborhood South Berkeley
Parcel ID 54-1803-18

Sales & Tax Overview for 2639 California Street, Berkeley

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Sale date 10/27/1989
Sale price $178,000
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Current property tax $3,940

Lot & Building Information for 2639 California Street, Berkeley

Building sqft 1,069
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.08
Units 1
Year built 1921
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 2639 California Street, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2639 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

2639 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1921 and has a total of 1,069 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2639 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $326,734, the tax amount paid for 2639 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $4,026.

When was 2639 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold?

2639 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 09/19/2017.

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Past Sales & Property History for 2639 California Street, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/27/1989 $178,000

Title Documents for 2639 California Street, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/08/2021 Deed of trust 01/01/2037
09/19/2017 Grant Deed to Trust
08/12/2013 Deed of Trust 08/01/2043
05/15/2002 Deed
12/29/2000 Deed
01/18/1994 Deed
10/27/1989 Deed
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Property Taxes for 2639 California Street, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,026
Current property tax $3,940
Market value $326,734

Assessment History for 2639 California Street, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2639 California 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 $326,734 1.2323 $4,026 +4.46%
2024-2025 $320,327 1.2033 $3,854 +1.77%
2023-2024 $314,047 1.206 $3,787 +1.06%
2022-2023 $307,889 1.2172 $3,748 -0.75%
2021-2022 $301,854 1.2508 $3,776 +3.77%

Permits for 2639 California Street, Berkeley

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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,470,000
8.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$949
4.4% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$1,020,000
-4.2% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.37
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.40
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.51
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.55
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.56

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.07
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.40
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.68
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.72
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.72

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.36
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.71
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.72
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.09
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.09

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Neighbors for 2639 California Street, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 2639 California Street, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1624 Carleton St, Berkeley 1,112 03/21/2003 $368,000
2614 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1,137 02/02/1999 $45,000
1540 Blake St, Berkeley 1,598 07/07/2023
1620 Carleton St, Berkeley 1,690 09/13/2023
1647 Carleton St, Berkeley 1,911 09/02/2016
1610 Carleton St, Berkeley 1,860 02/11/2025
1601 Derby St, Berkeley 2,326 09/18/2025
1618 Carleton St, Berkeley 1,091 08/22/2008
1603 Derby St, Berkeley 1,095 09/16/2022 $1,320,000
1625 Derby St, Berkeley 2,113 07/08/2021 $2,200,000
1613 Derby St, Berkeley 896 02/11/2025
2610 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1,224 03/26/2021
1617 Derby St, Berkeley 991 08/08/2019 $1,255,000
1633 Derby St, Berkeley 1,812 07/14/2022
2606 McGee Ave, Berkeley 966 09/20/2006
2608 McGee Ave, Berkeley 2,096 07/12/2024 $1,500,000
1627 Derby St, Berkeley 1,335
1631 Derby St, Berkeley 1,438
1643 Derby St, Berkeley 1,075 08/21/1996 $110,000
1536 Blake St, Berkeley 1,894 11/30/2016

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