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1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 - Property report

Also known as: 1192 Laurel St

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1927

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$420,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1198 Laurel St
Berkeley, CA 94708
Alternate address(es)
1192 Laurel St
Zip code
94708
Neighborhood
Berkeley Hills
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
61-2553-8

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/10/1998
Sale price
$420,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$9,852
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
2,943
Stories
2
Year built
1927
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1955
Rooms
15
Elevator
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
4
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
62 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
44 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
46 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/10/1998 $420,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/30/2022 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX
02/22/2021 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX
12/26/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
12/26/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
11/05/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/23/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
08/23/2013 Power of Attorney XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
08/09/2001 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXX X
04/10/1998 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1198 Laurel 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
Property tax
$9,852
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$799,517
Land value
$201,180
Building value
$598,337

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $799,517 1.2323 $9,852 +4.46%
2024-2025 $783,844 1.2033 $9,432 +1.77%
2023-2024 $768,476 1.206 $9,268 +1.06%
2022-2023 $753,410 1.2172 $9,171 -0.74%
2021-2022 $738,638 1.2508 $9,239 +3.76%
2020-2021 $731,068 1.218 $8,904 +5.74%
2019-2020 $716,736 1.1749 $8,421 -2.40%
2018-2019 $702,685 1.2279 $8,628 +3.20%
2017-2018 $688,910 1.2136 $8,361 +6.57%
2016-2017 $675,406 1.1615 $7,845 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1198 Laurel Street, 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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.48
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.52
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.52
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.56
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.70
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.79
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.81
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 1.02
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 1.28
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.48
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.52
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.70
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.81
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.86
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.87
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.32
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.80
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.81
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.86
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.86
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.13
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.32
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.35
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 1.70
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 1.70
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.75
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.79
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.80

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Neighbors for 1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA

2138 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley 1191 Oxford St, Berkeley 1125 Oxford St, Berkeley 1167 Oxford St, Berkeley 2112 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley 2120 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley 1175 Oxford St, Berkeley 1160 Oxford St, Berkeley 1101 Arch St, Berkeley 2359 Eunice St, Berkeley 1197 Oxford St, Berkeley 1116 Spruce St, Berkeley 2100 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley 2126 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley 1188 Spruce St, Berkeley 1162 Oxford St, Berkeley 1166 Oxford St, Berkeley 2371 Oak St, Berkeley 1155 Oxford St, Berkeley 1161 Oxford St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1198 Laurel Street, 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 1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708?

The development at 1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 was built in 1927.

What is the total square footage of 1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708?

1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 has a total of 2,943 square feet.

When was 1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 last sold and what was the sale price?

1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 was last sold on 04/10/1998 for $420,000.

What is the assessed value of 1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708?

1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 is currently assessed at $799,517.

What are the property taxes for 1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708?

The property taxes for 1198 Laurel Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 total $9,852.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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