| Primary address | 1938 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley |
| Alternate address(es) | 1934 Hearst Ave 1936 Hearst Ave |
| Zip code | 94709 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Downtown Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 57-2056-27 |
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| Sale date | 11/20/2003 |
| Sale price | $195,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $4,012 |
| Building sqft | 2,781 |
| Total sqft | 2,781 |
| Building class | 3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal (2600) |
| Acreage | 0.14 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 3 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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1938 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,781 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1938 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $325,587, the tax amount paid for 1938 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709 is $4,012.
When was 1938 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709 last sold and what was the last sale price?1938 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709 was last sold in 11/20/2003 for $195,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 1938 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $4,012 |
| Market value | $325,587 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1938 Hearst Avenue, 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 | $325,587 | 1.2323 | $4,012 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $319,203 | 1.2033 | $3,841 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $312,944 | 1.206 | $3,774 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $306,810 | 1.2172 | $3,734 | -0.73% |
| 2021-2022 | $300,794 | 1.2508 | $3,762 | +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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 1938 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 34 | 0.19 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School | 9 | Public | K-5 | 395 | 0.26 |
| Quantum Camp | NR | Private | 1-8 | 84 | 0.30 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.30 | |
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley | NR | Private | 2-8 | 3 | 0.32 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 34 | 0.19 |
| Quantum Camp | NR | Private | 1-8 | 84 | 0.30 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.30 | |
| Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley | NR | Private | 2-8 | 3 | 0.32 |
| Shu Ren International School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 55 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhill High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 79 | 0.19 |
| Bayhill High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 82 | 0.19 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.30 | |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 0.37 |
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 0.94 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1938 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1642 Delaware St, Berkeley | 856 | 03/01/2022 | $1,550,000 |
| 1624 Delaware St, Berkeley | 2,675 | 01/05/2018 | |
| 1537 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 1,642 | 05/31/2022 | |
| 1801 McGee Ave, Berkeley | 851 | 06/13/2019 | |
| 1800 California St, Berkeley | 1,078 | 11/15/2021 | |
| 1533 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 1,124 | 12/29/2015 | |
| 1515 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 4,383 | 04/28/2017 | |
| 1813 Berkeley Way, Berkeley | 2,308 | 07/24/2019 | |
| 1915 University Ave, Berkeley | 4,950 | 01/17/2024 | $1,600,000 |
| 1809 California St, Berkeley | 1,099 | 09/15/2021 | |
| 1734 Delaware St, Berkeley | 2,428 | 07/16/2025 | $1,090,000 |
| 1805 McGee Ave, Berkeley | 3,529 | 07/30/1999 | $371,000 |
| 1535 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 1,400 | 04/28/2017 | $236,000 |
| 1519 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 4,649 | 04/28/2017 | |
| 1984 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 1,534 | ||
| 1724 Delaware St, Berkeley | 738 | 06/09/2008 | |
| 1509 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 13,140 | 12/12/2012 | |
| 1738 Delaware St, Berkeley | 2,013 | 02/10/2022 | |
| 1502 Delaware St, Berkeley | |||
| 1730 Delaware St, Berkeley | 5,912 | 03/07/2023 |