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3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708 - Property report

Also known as: 3 The Shortcut

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Property type

Single Family Residential - Planned Development Tract with Common Area (1800)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$1,550,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
3 The Shortcut
Berkeley, CA 94708
Zip code
94708
Neighborhood
Berkeley Hills
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
63-3130-23

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/23/2024
Sale price
$1,550,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$19,101
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential - Planned Development Tract with Common Area
Building sq. ft.
1,822
Stories
1
Year built
1955
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1965
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
28 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
32 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
22 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/23/2024 $1,550,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
08/18/2016 $1,175,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
06/20/2002 $595,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXX X & XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/23/2024 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
07/31/2024 Request notice default/delinq XXXXXX XXXXXX X
04/13/2022 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/18/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/18/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
06/20/2002 Deed XXXXXX, XXX X & XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 3 The Shortcut, 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
$19,101
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,550,000
Land value
$465,000
Building value
$1,085,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,550,000 1.2323 $19,101 +18.73%
2024-2025 $1,336,926 1.2033 $16,087 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,310,712 1.206 $15,807 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,285,014 1.2172 $15,641 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,259,822 1.2508 $15,758 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,246,910 1.218 $15,187 +1.97%
2019-2020 $1,222,470 1.2184 $14,895 +1.21%
2018-2019 $1,198,500 1.2279 $14,716 +3.20%
2017-2018 $1,175,000 1.2136 $14,260 +77.15%
2016-2017 $742,494 1.0841 $8,049 -9.92%

Permit information for 3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/19/2022

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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)
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.63
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 1.12
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.21
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.21
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 1.37
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 1.40
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 1.43
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 1.49
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 1.82
Kensington Elementary School 8 Public K-6 421 1.84
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 1.12
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.21
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 1.40
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 1.43
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 1.52
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 1.57
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 2.02
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 2.11
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 2.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.56
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.56
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.73
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 1.99
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 1.99
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 2.02
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 2.03
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 2.12
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 2.16
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 2.28

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708?

The development at 3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708?

3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708 has a total of 1,822 square feet.

When was 3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708 last sold and what was the sale price?

3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708 was last sold on 08/23/2024 for $1,550,000.

What is the assessed value of 3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708?

3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708 is currently assessed at $1,550,000.

What are the property taxes for 3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708?

The property taxes for 3 The Shortcut, Berkeley, CA 94708 total $19,100.

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