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1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1651 California St

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1929

Acreage

0.08

Sale price

$142,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1651 California St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Alternate address(es)
1653 California St
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
58-2156-17

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/02/1999
Sale price
$142,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$5,379
Current property tax
$5,292
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
1,226
Stories
1
Year built
1929
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1950
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.08
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
67 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/02/1999 $142,000 XXXXXXX, XXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX
10/22/1999 $284,000 XXXXXXX, XXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX X
08/08/1997 $230,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/25/2024 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee
XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
01/25/2024 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee
XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
09/11/2017 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XX
05/17/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/23/2002 Deed XXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX, XXX X
11/02/1999 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX X
10/22/1999 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX X XXXXXXX, XXX X
08/08/1997 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
04/06/1994 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX
05/04/1990 Deed XXXXXX, X. XXXXXX XXXXXX, X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1651 California Street, 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
Base tax
$5,379
Current property tax
$5,292
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$436,476
Land value
$130,943
Building value
$305,533

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $436,476 1.2323 $5,379 +4.46%
2024-2025 $427,918 1.2033 $5,149 +1.77%
2023-2024 $419,530 1.206 $5,060 +1.06%
2022-2023 $411,305 1.2172 $5,006 -0.75%
2021-2022 $403,242 1.2508 $5,044 +3.76%
2020-2021 $399,110 1.218 $4,861 +5.74%
2019-2020 $391,286 1.1749 $4,597 -2.40%
2018-2019 $383,615 1.2279 $4,710 +3.20%
2017-2018 $376,094 1.2136 $4,564 +6.57%
2016-2017 $368,722 1.1615 $4,283 -3.49%

Permit information for 1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Berkeley residential market stats

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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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.32
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.36
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.44
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.44
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.46
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.52
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.54
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.56
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.63
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.64
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.32
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.44
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.44
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.46
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.54
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.56
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.61
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.64
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.64
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.98
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.47
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.47
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.56
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.56
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.64
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.73
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.98
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.98
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.10
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.21

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1929.

What is the total square footage of 1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,226 square feet.

When was 1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 11/02/1999 for $142,000.

What is the assessed value of 1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $436,476.

What are the property taxes for 1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1651 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $5,378.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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