| Primary address | 1257 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94702 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | North Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 57-2082-15 |
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| Sale date | 03/29/2006 |
| Sale price | $590,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $10,432 |
| Building sqft | 1,378 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Home with Non-Economic 2nd Unit (1200) |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1913 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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1257 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 was built in 1913 and has a total of 1,378 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1257 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $853,561, the tax amount paid for 1257 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 is $10,518.
When was 1257 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 last sold and what was the last sale price?1257 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 was last sold in 03/29/2006 for $590,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 1257 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $10,518 |
| Current property tax | $10,432 |
| Market value | $853,561 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1257 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 | $853,561 | 1.2323 | $10,518 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $836,827 | 1.2033 | $10,070 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $820,423 | 1.206 | $9,894 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $804,338 | 1.2172 | $9,790 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $788,572 | 1.2508 | $9,863 | +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 1257 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 262 | 0.16 |
| The Berkeley School | NR | Private | K-8 | 164 | 0.20 |
| Berkeley Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.21 | |
| Black Pine Circle School | NR | Private | K-8 | 331 | 0.50 |
| Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 364 | 0.52 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realm Charter Middle School | NR | Charter | 6-8 | 187 | 0.15 |
| The Berkeley School | NR | Private | K-8 | 164 | 0.20 |
| Berkeley Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.21 | |
| REALM Charter | NR | Charter | 6-12 | 383 | 0.44 |
| Black Pine Circle School | NR | Private | K-8 | 331 | 0.50 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.21 | |
| Realm Charter High School | NR | Charter | 9-12 | 344 | 0.43 |
| REALM Charter | NR | Charter | 6-12 | 383 | 0.44 |
| Fusion Academy Berkeley | NR | Private | 6-12 | 18 | 0.56 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.85 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1257 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1236 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 2,014 | 11/30/2020 | $1,715,000 |
| 1242 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 1,219 | ||
| 1244 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 15,223 | 05/09/2014 | $3,750,000 |
| 1906 Chestnut St, Berkeley | 1,606 | 12/20/2022 | |
| 1819 Curtis St, Berkeley | 2,022 | ||
| 1261 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 665 | 08/13/2014 | $505,000 |
| 1800 Chestnut St, Berkeley | 972 | 09/17/2020 | |
| 1812 Chestnut St, Berkeley | 1,014 | 10/05/2015 | |
| 1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley | 16,536 | 05/01/2018 | |
| 1275 University Ave, Berkeley | 19,098 | 06/28/2005 | |
| 1827 Curtis St, Berkeley | 1,282 | ||
| 1250 Hearst Ave, Berkeley | 2,087 | 09/11/1996 | |
| 1261 University Ave, Berkeley | 5,280 | 01/09/2019 | $1,530,000 |
| 1907 Chestnut St, Berkeley | 1,292 | 09/19/2024 | |
| 1910 Chestnut St, Berkeley | 987 | 05/03/2024 | |
| 1255 University Ave, Berkeley | 1,064 | 10/18/2013 | $770,000 |
| 1912 Chestnut St, Berkeley | 1,031 | 11/24/2025 | |
| 1802 Chestnut St, Berkeley | 1,756 | 03/05/2010 | $400,000 |
| 1900 Chestnut St, Berkeley | 1,400 | ||
| 1210 Delaware St, Berkeley | 1,369 | 12/15/1994 | $180,000 |