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159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Tamalpais Rd

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$1,599,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
159 Tamalpais Rd
Berkeley, CA 94708
Zip code
94708
Neighborhood
Berkeley Hills
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
60-2470-4

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/06/2025
Sale price
$1,599,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$9,892
Current property tax
$9,806
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,414
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
34 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
39 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
31 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/06/2025 $1,599,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/01/2013 $505,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/09/2000 $295,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/06/2025 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
05/06/2025 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
02/18/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
11/25/2013 Reconveyance XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
11/01/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
03/04/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX & XX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/09/2000 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Tamalpais Road, 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
$9,892
Current property tax
$9,806
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$802,763
Land value
$185,710
Building value
$617,053

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $802,763 1.2323 $9,892 +4.46%
2024-2025 $787,026 1.2033 $9,470 +1.77%
2023-2024 $771,597 1.206 $9,305 +1.06%
2022-2023 $756,469 1.2172 $9,208 -0.74%
2021-2022 $741,642 1.2508 $9,276 +3.75%
2020-2021 $734,038 1.218 $8,941 +25.38%
2019-2020 $606,944 1.1749 $7,131 +2.41%
2018-2019 $567,066 1.2279 $6,963 +7.56%
2017-2018 $533,400 1.2136 $6,473 +6.58%
2016-2017 $522,941 1.1615 $6,074 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits 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

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.62
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.62
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.67
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.68
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.80
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.82
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.90
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 1.21
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.41
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 1.46
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.62
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.68
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.80
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.82
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.98
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 1.04
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.41
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 1.81
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.97
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.97
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.32
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.41
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.42
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.73
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 1.89
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 1.89
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.95
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.97

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Neighbors for 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA

2715 Shasta Rd, Berkeley 131 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley 111 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley 2668 Shasta Rd, Berkeley 99 Northgate Ave, Berkeley 161 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley 2727 Shasta Rd, Berkeley 2778 Shasta Rd, Berkeley 1347 LA Loma Ave, Berkeley 2711 Shasta Rd, Berkeley 2776 Shasta Rd, Berkeley 2701 Shasta Rd, Berkeley 123 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley 2666 Shasta Rd, Berkeley 2725 Shasta Rd, Berkeley 129 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley 117 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley 2729 Shasta Rd, Berkeley 2650 Shasta Rd, Berkeley 1343 LA Loma Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708?

The development at 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708?

159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 has a total of 1,414 square feet.

When was 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 was last sold on 05/06/2025 for $1,599,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708?

159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 is currently assessed at $802,763.

What are the property taxes for 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708?

The property taxes for 159 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 total $9,892.

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