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971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Property report

Also known as: 971 Ventura Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1929

Acreage

1.37

Sale price

$1,286,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
971 Ventura Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
Zip code
94707
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
65-2623-24

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/15/2008
Sale price
$1,286,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$23,320
Current property tax
$23,225
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
2,570
Stories
20
Year built
1929
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1990
Rooms
9
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
30
Lot
Acreage
1.37
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Single Family (R-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
ALBANY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/15/2008 $1,286,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX
06/16/1998 $325,500 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/12/2021 Ucc amendment(3&+ pgs) XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX
04/12/2021 Ucc fin stmt(3&+pgs) XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/12/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/15/2008 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X
06/16/1998 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
05/15/1995 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$23,320
Current property tax
$23,225
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,718,391
Land value
$506,717
Building value
$1,211,674

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,684,702 1.3571 $22,863 +1.05%
2024-2025 $1,651,679 1.3699 $22,626 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,619,297 1.3766 $22,291 +4.69%
2022-2023 $1,560,457 1.3645 $21,292 +0.99%
2021-2022 $1,529,863 1.3781 $21,083 +1.94%
2020-2021 $1,514,187 1.36592 $20,683 -0.09%
2019-2020 $1,484,506 1.3945 $20,701 +3.04%
2018-2019 $1,455,404 1.3804 $20,090 +2.46%
2017-2018 $1,426,867 1.3742 $19,608 +5.18%
2016-2017 $1,398,897 1.3326 $18,642 +19.98%
Permits

Permit information for 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/23/2022
01/05/2021
11/10/2020
02/22/2018
09/24/2013

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Albany residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,400,000

49.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,092

20.1% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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)
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.29
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.33
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.33
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.36
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.58
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.60
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.62
Cornell Elementary School 9 Public K-5 569 0.71
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.97
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.97
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.49
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.58
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.62
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.71
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 0.97
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.99
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.02
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.10
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.30
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.36
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.32
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.71
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 0.80
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 0.80
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.99
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.99
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.10
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 1.32
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.36
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.50

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Neighbors for 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA

916 Tulare Ave, Berkeley 978 Tulare Ave, Berkeley 914 Tulare Ave, Berkeley 973 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 975 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 970 Tulare Ave, Berkeley 1664 Solano Ave, Berkeley 1619 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley 1625 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley 984 Tulare Ave, Berkeley 1676 Solano Ave, Berkeley 1617 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley 953 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 955 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 1652 Solano Ave, Berkeley 1621 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley 908 Tulare Ave, Berkeley 951 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 910 Tulare Ave, Berkeley 956 Tulare Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 971 Ventura Avenue, 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 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The development at 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1929.

What is the total square footage of 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 has a total of 2,570 square feet.

When was 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the sale price?

971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold on 07/15/2008 for $1,286,000.

What is the assessed value of 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 is currently assessed at $1,718,391.

What are the property taxes for 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The property taxes for 971 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 total $23,320.

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