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520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Property report

Also known as: 520 Santa Barbara Rd

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1913

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$625,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
520 Santa Barbara Rd
Berkeley, CA 94707
Zip code
94707
Neighborhood
Berkeley Hills
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
62-2936-7

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/03/2003
Sale price
$625,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$10,950
Current property tax
$10,864
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,491
Stories
1
Year built
1913
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1924
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
39 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
38 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/03/2003 $625,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/01/2021 Subordination (deed of trust) XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/01/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
10/01/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
10/01/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/09/2021 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
03/13/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
11/02/2012 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/02/2012 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/03/2003 Deed XXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
07/03/2001 Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 520 Santa Barbara 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
$10,950
Current property tax
$10,864
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$888,568
Land value
$266,570
Building value
$621,998

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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 $888,568 1.2323 $10,950 +4.46%
2024-2025 $871,150 1.2033 $10,483 +1.77%
2023-2024 $854,068 1.206 $10,300 +1.06%
2022-2023 $837,324 1.2172 $10,192 -0.74%
2021-2022 $820,911 1.2508 $10,268 +3.76%
2020-2021 $812,500 1.218 $9,896 +5.74%
2019-2020 $796,568 1.1749 $9,359 -2.40%
2018-2019 $780,950 1.2279 $9,589 +3.20%
2017-2018 $765,637 1.2136 $9,292 +6.58%
2016-2017 $750,624 1.1615 $8,718 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/23/2022

*Most recent permit 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

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.64
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.67
Golestan School NR Private PK-5 54 0.75
Golestan School NR Private PK-5 54 0.75
Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington NR Private K-1 11 0.92
Kensington Elementary School 8 Public K-6 421 0.93
Harding Elementary School 5 Public K-6 475 1.02
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 1.11
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 1.11
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 1.12
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 1.02
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 1.14
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.26
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 1.35
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.56
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 1.57
Prospect Sierra School NR Private K-8 477 1.57
Invictus Academy Of Richmond 4 Charter 7-12 330 1.73
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 2.10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 4 Public 7-8 681 2.13
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 0.94
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 0.94
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 0.94
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.26
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.31
Invictus Academy Of Richmond 4 Charter 7-12 330 1.73
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.74
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.74
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 2.10
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 2.20

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Neighbors for 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA

542 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley 1959 San Antonio Ave, Berkeley 530 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley 42 Colorado Ave, Berkeley 68 Avis Rd, Berkeley 32 Colorado Ave, Berkeley 54 Colorado Ave, Berkeley 506 The Alameda, Berkeley 538 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley 1863 San Antonio Ave, Berkeley 458 Michigan Ave, Berkeley 697 Arlington Ave, Berkeley 585 San Luis Rd, Berkeley 576 San Luis Rd, Berkeley 460 Michigan Ave, Berkeley 526 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley 81 Northampton Ave, Berkeley 77 Northampton Ave, Berkeley 691 Arlington Ave, Berkeley 565 San Luis Rd, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94706, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The development at 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1913.

What is the total square footage of 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707?

520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 has a total of 1,491 square feet.

When was 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the sale price?

520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold on 07/03/2003 for $625,000.

What is the assessed value of 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707?

520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 is currently assessed at $888,568.

What are the property taxes for 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The property taxes for 520 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 total $10,949.

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