| Primary address | 561 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94707 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Berkeley Hills |
| Parcel ID | 62-2940-35 |
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| Sale date | 09/02/2003 |
| Sale price | $423,000 |
| Current property tax | $2,265 |
| Building sqft | 2,662 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.11 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1926 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Zoning district | Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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561 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1926 and has a total of 2,662 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 561 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $190,810, the tax amount paid for 561 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 is $2,351.
When was 561 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the last sale price?561 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold in 09/02/2003 for $423,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2003 | $423,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 561 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 | $2,351 |
| Current property tax | $2,265 |
| Market value | $190,810 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 561 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 | $190,810 | 1.2323 | $2,351 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $187,070 | 1.2033 | $2,251 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $183,402 | 1.206 | $2,212 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $179,806 | 1.2172 | $2,189 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $176,281 | 1.2508 | $2,205 | +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 561 Santa Barbara Road, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragmont Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 303 | 0.60 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 342 | 0.66 |
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 0.83 |
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 0.83 |
| Kensington Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-6 | 421 | 0.97 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 781 | 1.09 |
| School Of The Madeleine | NR | Private | K-8 | 296 | 1.10 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.31 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 871 | 1.33 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK-7 | 156 | 1.51 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macgregor High (Continuation) School | 3 | Public | 10-12 | 18 | 1.00 |
| Albany High School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 1,151 | 1.00 |
| El Cerrito Senior High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,522 | 1.01 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.31 |
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 1.32 |
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Here are the neighbors for 561 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 2,046 | 09/15/2022 | |
| 496 Spruce St, Berkeley | 2,624 | 08/31/2005 | $1,300,000 |
| 482 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 2,421 | 03/26/2015 | $1,507,500 |
| 447 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,928 | 02/23/2017 | |
| 489 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,534 | 06/19/2006 | |
| 490 Spruce St, Berkeley | 1,000 | 12/26/2018 | |
| 483 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,872 | 06/27/2024 | |
| 443 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 3,007 | 11/20/1997 | |
| 469 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,773 | 02/03/2021 | |
| 463 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 2,261 | ||
| 476 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 1,999 | 09/07/2001 | |
| 429 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,865 | 12/17/2018 | |
| 487 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,966 | 09/01/2020 | |
| 480 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 2,048 | 05/06/2022 | $2,300,000 |
| 457 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 2,396 | 07/10/2019 | |
| 557 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 1,149 | ||
| 31 Florida Ave, Berkeley | 2,813 | 05/20/2016 | $1,555,000 |
| 411 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 2,186 | 04/04/2017 | $1,550,000 |
| 492 Spruce St, Berkeley | 3,084 | 04/15/2004 | |
| 488 Spruce St, Berkeley | 3,172 | 01/31/2022 |