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1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 Property Information

1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley
Zip code 94709
County Alameda
Neighborhood North Berkeley
Parcel ID 59-2259-25

Sales & Tax Overview for 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley

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Sale date 06/23/2023
Sale price $3,985,000
Arm's length
Property tax $25,513

Lot & Building Information for 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley

Building sqft 4,508
Building class Multiple Residential Building of 5 or More Units (7700)
Acreage 0.11
Rooms 18
Units 6
Year built 1918
Stories 2
Construction type Wood/wood and steel frames
Elevator
Parking
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School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 was built in 1918 and has a total of 4,508 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,070,396, the tax amount paid for 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 is $25,513.

When was 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 was last sold in 06/23/2023 for $3,985,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/23/2023 $3,985,000
08/05/2016 $4,263,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/23/2023 Grant Deed
05/22/2020 Correction Grant Deed
08/22/2017 Grant Deed
08/05/2016 Grant Deed
02/06/2013 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee
02/04/2013 Assignment Lease
Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)
02/04/2013 Grant Deed
05/07/2002 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $25,513
Market value $2,070,396

Assessment History for 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $2,070,396 1.2323 $25,513 +4.46%
2024-2025 $2,029,800 1.2033 $24,425 -14.70%
2023-2024 $2,374,341 1.206 $28,635 +1.06%
2022-2023 $2,327,791 1.2172 $28,334 -0.74%
2021-2022 $2,282,156 1.2508 $28,545 +3.62%

Permits for 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley

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Issued Permit Type Status
09/14/2016
       
       
       
       
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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,367,500
0.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$910
-1.5% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% YoY

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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 12,146
Median age 30.4
Average household income $136,718
Family households 30.2%
Occupied housing units 5,429
Owner occupied units 24.3%
People per household (average) 1.94
Median year structure built 1942
Median value for units with a mortgage $1,645,700
Median value for units without a mortgage $1,081,400

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 1517 Walnut Street, Berkeley

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1835 Cedar St, Berkeley 3,053 03/17/2021
1525 Josephine St, Berkeley 2,213 07/01/2013 $1,196,000
1914 Rose St, Berkeley 838 12/03/2003 $449,000
1935 Cedar St, Berkeley 1,627 08/29/2019
1533 Milvia St, Berkeley 1,682 08/21/2017
1521 Josephine St, Berkeley 3,434 01/12/2026 $2,150,000
1500 Josephine St, Berkeley 2,411 01/25/2016
1937 Cedar St, Berkeley 1,552 07/06/2007 $691,000
1844 Vine St, Berkeley 2,392 07/22/2021 $1,499,000
1429 Josephine St, Berkeley 1,229 01/26/2006 $625,000
1541 Josephine St, Berkeley 1,683 06/19/2019
1529 Josephine St, Berkeley 1,904 04/02/2026
1517 Josephine St, Berkeley 1,566 06/21/2004
1810 Vine St, Berkeley 923 02/02/2018
1421 Josephine St, Berkeley 2,752 05/12/2020
1433 Josephine St, Berkeley 957 08/22/2002 $525,000
1826 Delaware St, Berkeley 926
1441 Josephine St, Berkeley 2,929 03/06/2024
1933 Vine St, Berkeley 1,583 03/19/2013
2008 Rose St, Berkeley 880 10/30/2007 $580,000

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