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20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 - Property report

Also known as: 20 Crystal Way

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1929

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$1,550,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
20 Crystal Way
Berkeley, CA 94708
Zip code
94708
Neighborhood
Berkeley Hills
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
61-2551-52

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/18/2019
Sale price
$1,550,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$20,889
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
2,125
Stories
2
Year built
1929
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1960
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/18/2019 $1,550,000
12/23/2014 $1,500,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X X XX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/07/2009 $975,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/07/2025 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents
Ucc fin stmt(1-2 pgs)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/07/2025 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents
Ucc fin stmt(1-2 pgs)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/04/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
11/18/2024 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents
Ucc fin stmt(1-2 pgs)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
11/18/2024 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents
Ucc fin stmt(1-2 pgs)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
10/18/2019 Grant Deed
10/18/2019 Interspousal Transfer Deed
12/23/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
12/23/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/04/2013 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X X XXXXXX XXXXXX X X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 20 Crystal Way, 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
Property tax
$20,889
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,695,125
Land value
$508,537
Building value
$1,186,588

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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 $1,695,125 1.2323 $20,889 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,661,894 1.2033 $19,998 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,629,313 1.206 $19,650 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,597,367 1.2172 $19,443 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,566,057 1.2508 $19,588 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,550,000 1.218 $18,879 -0.57%
2019-2020 $1,616,070 1.1749 $18,987 -2.40%
2018-2019 $1,584,390 1.2279 $19,455 +3.20%
2017-2018 $1,553,325 1.2136 $18,851 +6.57%
2016-2017 $1,522,875 1.1615 $17,688 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 20 Crystal Way, 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)
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.50
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.58
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.65
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.65
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.83
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.91
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.92
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 1.05
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 1.39
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 1.41
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.58
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.65
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.83
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.92
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.97
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.99
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.45
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 1.88
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.91
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.98
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.98
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.22
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.45
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.47
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 1.73
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 1.73
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.80
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.87
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.91

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Neighbors for 20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA

3 Senior Ave, Berkeley 1372 Summit Rd, Berkeley 8 Summit Ln, Berkeley 251 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley 2311 Corona CT, Berkeley 2358 Corona CT, Berkeley 1128 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 2 Ajax Pl, Berkeley 2325 Corona CT, Berkeley 1160 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 1427 Summit Rd, Berkeley 130 Avenida Dr, Berkeley 5 Oak Streetpath, Berkeley 1174 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 1140 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 1320 Summit Rd, Berkeley 180 Avenida Dr, Berkeley 1186 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 1147 High CT, Berkeley 2335 Corona CT, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 20 Crystal Way, 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 20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708?

The development at 20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 was built in 1929.

What is the total square footage of 20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708?

20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 has a total of 2,125 square feet.

When was 20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 last sold and what was the sale price?

20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 was last sold on 10/18/2019 for $1,550,000.

What is the assessed value of 20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708?

20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 is currently assessed at $1,695,125.

What are the property taxes for 20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708?

The property taxes for 20 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 total $20,889.

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