| Primary address | 538 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94707 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Berkeley Hills |
| Parcel ID | 62-2936-10 |
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| Current property tax | $2,263 |
| Building sqft | 2,987 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.11 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1924 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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538 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1924 and has a total of 2,987 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 538 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $190,601, the tax amount paid for 538 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 is $2,348.
When was 538 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold?538 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold in 08/04/2014.
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Access detailed property tax data for 538 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $2,349 |
| Current property tax | $2,263 |
| Market value | $190,601 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 Santa Barbara Road, 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 | $190,601 | 1.2323 | $2,349 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $186,864 | 1.2033 | $2,249 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $183,200 | 1.206 | $2,209 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $179,609 | 1.2172 | $2,186 | -0.72% |
| 2021-2022 | $176,087 | 1.2508 | $2,202 | +3.73% |
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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 |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragmont Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 303 | 0.64 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 342 | 0.64 |
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 0.78 |
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 0.78 |
| Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington | NR | Private | K-1 | 11 | 0.94 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 781 | 1.04 |
| School Of The Madeleine | NR | Private | K-8 | 296 | 1.12 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.27 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 871 | 1.34 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK-7 | 156 | 1.54 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macgregor High (Continuation) School | 3 | Public | 10-12 | 18 | 0.96 |
| Albany High School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 1,151 | 0.96 |
| El Cerrito Senior High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,522 | 0.96 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.27 |
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 1.31 |
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Here are the neighbors for 538 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Florida Ave, Berkeley | 2,774 | 11/29/2021 | $2,500,000 |
| 520 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 1,491 | 10/01/2021 | |
| 42 Colorado Ave, Berkeley | 1,306 | 03/09/1999 | |
| 647 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 2,317 | 08/30/2004 | |
| 506 The Alameda, Berkeley | 2,118 | 11/03/2021 | |
| 54 Colorado Ave, Berkeley | 1,428 | 10/17/2025 | |
| 32 Colorado Ave, Berkeley | 1,309 | 02/08/2018 | |
| 47 Northampton Ave, Berkeley | 2,600 | ||
| 35 Northampton Ave, Berkeley | 2,752 | 08/29/2023 | |
| 627 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 2,428 | ||
| 458 Michigan Ave, Berkeley | 1,840 | 06/20/1995 | |
| 1863 San Antonio Ave, Berkeley | 2,022 | 11/19/2021 | |
| 51 Northampton Ave, Berkeley | 1,931 | 10/28/2022 | |
| 572 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 1,428 | 03/04/2024 | |
| 460 Michigan Ave, Berkeley | 1,968 | 07/21/2017 | |
| 39 Northampton Ave, Berkeley | 2,486 | 09/01/2015 | |
| 44 Florida Ave, Berkeley | 1,470 | 06/01/2016 | |
| 60 Florida Ave, Berkeley | 1,554 | 08/11/2009 | $790,000 |
| 77 Northampton Ave, Berkeley | 2,727 | 01/04/2024 | |
| 81 Northampton Ave, Berkeley | 3,088 | 11/07/2024 |