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1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1543 Buena Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1936

Acreage

0.1

Sale price

$800,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1543 Buena Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
59-2284-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/18/2014
Sale price
$800,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$13,778
Current property tax
$13,692
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,876
Stories
2
Year built
1936
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1962
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
64 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
96 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/18/2014 $800,000 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX; XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/28/2017 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
07/28/2017 Substitution of Trustee XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
06/30/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
12/06/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX
12/06/2016 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/06/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/06/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXX
05/18/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX
10/28/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/28/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1543 Buena Avenue, 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
$13,778
Current property tax
$13,692
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,118,070
Land value
$294,194
Building value
$823,876

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,118,070 1.2323 $13,778 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,096,152 1.2033 $13,190 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,074,662 1.206 $12,960 +2.73%
2022-2023 $1,036,492 1.2172 $12,616 +10.92%
2021-2022 $909,314 1.2508 $11,374 +3.76%
2020-2021 $899,991 1.218 $10,962 +5.74%
2019-2020 $882,352 1.1749 $10,367 -2.40%
2018-2019 $865,056 1.2279 $10,622 +3.20%
2017-2018 $848,098 1.2136 $10,293 +6.58%
2016-2017 $831,469 1.1615 $9,658 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/04/2021
01/21/2016
07/03/2014
07/03/2014
04/01/2014

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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
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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 0.15
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.21
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.53
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.56
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.66
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.66
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.66
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.68
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.75
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.76
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.15
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.27
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.53
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.66
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.66
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.68
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.68
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.75
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.76
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.08
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.34
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.54
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.54
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.68
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.76
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.92
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.08
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.08
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.14
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.17

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Neighbors for 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA

1405 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1423 Holly St, Berkeley 1524 Rose St, Berkeley 1530 Buena Ave, Berkeley 1409 Holly St, Berkeley 1421 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1530 Rose St, Berkeley 1706 Rose St, Berkeley 1720 Buena Ave, Berkeley 1510 California St, Berkeley 1430 California St, Berkeley 1712 Buena Ave, Berkeley 1724 Buena Ave, Berkeley 1514 California St, Berkeley 1409 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1415 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1407 Holly St, Berkeley 1450 California St, Berkeley 1440 California St, Berkeley 1702 Rose St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1936.

What is the total square footage of 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,876 square feet.

When was 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 03/18/2014 for $800,000.

What is the assessed value of 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $1,118,070.

What are the property taxes for 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1543 Buena Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $13,777.

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