| Primary address | 1659 Short Street, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94702 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | North Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 58-2145-42 |
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| Sale date | 11/08/2017 |
| Sale price | $1,225,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $17,176 |
| Building sqft | 1,360 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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1659 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,360 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1659 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,393,817, the tax amount paid for 1659 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 is $17,176.
When was 1659 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 last sold?1659 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 was last sold in 09/20/2019.
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Access detailed property tax data for 1659 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 94702. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $17,176 |
| Market value | $1,393,817 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1659 Short 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 | $1,393,817 | 1.2323 | $17,176 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,366,487 | 1.2033 | $16,443 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,339,696 | 1.206 | $16,157 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,313,431 | 1.2172 | $15,987 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,287,682 | 1.2508 | $16,106 | +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 1659 Short Street, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crowden School | NR | Private | K-8 | 68 | 0.24 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | 9 | Public | K-5 | 395 | 0.25 |
| The Berkeley School | NR | Private | K-8 | 164 | 0.47 |
| Berkeley Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.49 | |
| Shu Ren International School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 55 | 0.53 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crowden School | NR | Private | K-8 | 68 | 0.24 |
| The Berkeley School | NR | Private | K-8 | 164 | 0.47 |
| Berkeley Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.49 | |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 871 | 0.51 |
| Realm Charter Middle School | NR | Charter | 6-8 | 187 | 0.52 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.49 | |
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 0.51 |
| Bayhill High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 79 | 0.64 |
| Bayhill High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 82 | 0.64 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.70 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1659 Short Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1430 Lincoln St, Berkeley | 1,318 | 04/08/2025 | $1,651,000 |
| 1670 Short St, Berkeley | 1,565 | 01/04/2007 | |
| 1696 Sacramento St, Berkeley | 1,346 | 05/13/2022 | |
| 1295 Francisco St, Berkeley | 960 | 08/09/2019 | $900,000 |
| 1309 Virginia St, Berkeley | 1,204 | ||
| 1440 Cedar St, Berkeley | 914 | 05/09/2018 | |
| 1611 Acton St, Berkeley | 1,147 | 02/07/2023 | |
| 1460 Lincoln St, Berkeley | 1,583 | 08/12/2015 | $1,150,000 |
| 1428 Lincoln St, Berkeley | 1,714 | 09/17/2018 | $1,650,000 |
| 1440 Lincoln St, Berkeley | 1,189 | 08/22/1997 | |
| 1690 Sacramento St, Berkeley | 1,450 | 05/09/2018 | |
| 1400 Lincoln St, Berkeley | 1,227 | 02/02/2022 | |
| 1417 Virginia St, Berkeley | 2,006 | 12/12/2017 | |
| 1661 Short St, Berkeley | 1,349 | 12/16/2016 | |
| 1667 Short St, Berkeley | 1,850 | 01/24/2007 | |
| 1660 Sacramento St, Berkeley | 1,491 | 04/28/2025 | $1,732,500 |
| 1430 Cedar St, Berkeley | 1,138 | 08/21/2020 | |
| 1680 Short St, Berkeley | 1,933 | 02/15/2022 | |
| 1609 Acton St, Berkeley | 1,236 | 11/09/2021 | |
| 1615 Acton St, Berkeley | 1,180 | 12/07/2021 | $1,331,000 |