| Primary address | 540 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94707 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Thousand Oaks |
| Parcel ID | 62-2867-8 |
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| Sale date | 07/02/2015 |
| Sale price | $1,325,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $19,242 |
| Building sqft | 2,155 |
| Total sqft | 2,155 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.09 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1928 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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540 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1928 and has a total of 2,155 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 540 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,568,494, the tax amount paid for 540 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 is $19,328.
When was 540 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the last sale price?540 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold in 07/02/2015 for $1,325,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 540 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $19,329 |
| Current property tax | $19,242 |
| Market value | $1,568,494 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $1,568,494 | 1.2323 | $19,329 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,537,741 | 1.2033 | $18,504 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,507,597 | 1.206 | $18,182 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,478,037 | 1.2172 | $17,991 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,449,058 | 1.2508 | $18,125 | +3.76% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 540 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 0.45 |
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 0.45 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 342 | 0.46 |
| Harding Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-6 | 475 | 0.60 |
| Bright Star Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-K | 20 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 781 | 0.47 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 0.69 |
| School Of The Madeleine | NR | Private | K-8 | 296 | 1.16 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 871 | 1.20 |
| The Crowden School | NR | Private | K-8 | 68 | 1.28 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 1,151 | 0.36 |
| Macgregor High (Continuation) School | 3 | Public | 10-12 | 18 | 0.36 |
| El Cerrito Senior High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,522 | 0.63 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 0.69 |
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 1.02 |
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Here are the neighbors for 540 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1661 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley | 1,728 | 11/18/2005 | |
| 1598 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley | 1,220 | 07/30/2020 | |
| 1624 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley | 1,156 | 11/12/2004 | $627,500 |
| 1681 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley | 1,512 | 10/13/2020 | |
| 669 Neilson St, Berkeley | 1,065 | 05/17/1996 | $150,000 |
| 1614 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley | 1,273 | 06/23/2022 | $1,780,000 |
| 1576 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley | 1,366 | 04/08/2013 | |
| 652 Peralta Ave, Berkeley | 1,209 | 03/21/2018 | |
| 702 Neilson St, Berkeley | 1,275 | 06/19/2013 | |
| 556 Colusa Ave, Berkeley | 1,640 | 01/12/2000 | |
| 1617 Tacoma Ave, Berkeley | 1,740 | 04/23/2021 | |
| 550 Colusa Ave, Berkeley | 1,828 | ||
| 824 Ensenada Ave, Berkeley | 1,254 | 03/04/2022 | |
| 1674 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley | 1,674 | 07/13/2000 | |
| 718 Neilson St, Berkeley | 874 | ||
| 1644 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley | 1,361 | 02/23/2016 | |
| 1618 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley | 1,882 | 08/28/2006 | |
| 1629 Tacoma Ave, Berkeley | 1,778 | 04/05/2022 | $1,676,000 |
| 877 Neilson St, Berkeley | 1,118 | 11/03/2016 | $835,000 |
| 1529 Visalia Ave, Berkeley | 1,003 |