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2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 - Property report

Also known as: 2538 Hillegass Ave

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Property type

Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units (7700)

Year built

1914

Acreage

0.19

Sale price

$735,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2538 Hillegass Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
Zip code
94704
Neighborhood
Elmwood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
55-1842-15

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/07/2004
Sale price
$735,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$16,963
Building
Property type
Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units
Building sq. ft.
7,018
Stories
4
Year built
1914
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1953
Rooms
28
Elevator
Lot
Acreage
0.19
Lot sq. ft.
8,276
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
7

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
65 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/07/2004 $735,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/07/2020 Deed of trust
Ucc fin stmt(1-2 pgs)
Assignment lease		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/06/2014 Assignment Lease
Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/06/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X XX
07/07/2004 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2538 Hillegass 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
$16,963
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,376,558
Land value
$307,328
Building value
$1,069,230

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,376,558 1.2323 $16,963 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,349,574 1.2033 $16,239 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,323,117 1.206 $15,957 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,297,180 1.2172 $15,789 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,271,750 1.2508 $15,907 +3.48%
2020-2021 $1,262,033 1.218 $15,372 +5.71%
2019-2020 $1,237,674 1.1749 $14,541 -2.41%
2018-2019 $1,213,486 1.2279 $14,900 +3.23%
2017-2018 $1,189,407 1.2136 $14,435 +6.57%
2016-2017 $1,166,156 1.1615 $13,545 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

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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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Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
23,788
Median age
21.9
Average household income
$92,861
Family households
18.8%
People per household (average)
2.24
Occupied housing units
8,227
Owner-occupied units
12.4%
Median year structure built
1966
Median value mortgaged units
$987,800
Median value unmortgaged units
$607,000

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA

2227 Carleton St, Berkeley 2124 Blake St, Berkeley 2517 Regent St, Berkeley 2514 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2530 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 2503 Regent St, Berkeley 2621 Regent St, Berkeley 2519 Parker St, Berkeley 2545 Regent St, Berkeley 2637 Regent St, Berkeley 2512 Parker St, Berkeley 2511 Regent St, Berkeley 2125 Derby St, Berkeley 2617 Parker St, Berkeley 2140 Carleton St, Berkeley 2625 Regent St, Berkeley 2230 Blake St, Berkeley 2128 Carleton St, Berkeley 2546 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2508 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The development at 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 was built in 1914.

What is the total square footage of 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 has a total of 7,018 square feet.

When was 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 last sold and what was the sale price?

2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 was last sold on 07/07/2004 for $735,000.

What is the assessed value of 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 is currently assessed at $1,376,558.

What are the property taxes for 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The property taxes for 2538 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 total $16,963.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 7 residential unit(s).

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