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970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Property report

Also known as: 970 Ventura Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1915

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$850,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
970 Ventura Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
Zip code
94707
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
65-2628-13

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/07/2015
Sale price
$850,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$14,862
Current property tax
$14,767
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,922
Stories
2
Year built
1915
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1950
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Lot
Acreage
0.14
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Single Family (R-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
78 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
ALBANY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/07/2015 $850,000 XXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XX; XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/22/2021 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX
01/21/2021 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/21/2021 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX
04/30/2020 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXX X
01/30/2018 Trust Transfer Deed XXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXX XX XX
02/03/2017 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
02/03/2017 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXX
11/07/2016 Reconveyance XXXX XXXXX X
08/19/2016 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
08/19/2016 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 970 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
2025-2026
Base tax
$14,862
Current property tax
$14,767
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,095,144
Land value
$414,319
Building value
$680,825

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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 $1,095,144 1.3571 $14,862 +1.05%
2024-2025 $1,073,672 1.3699 $14,708 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,052,625 1.3766 $14,490 +2.90%
2022-2023 $1,031,986 1.3645 $14,081 +0.99%
2021-2022 $1,011,752 1.3781 $13,943 +9.37%
2020-2021 $933,287 1.36592 $12,748 +1.01%
2019-2020 $904,991 1.3945 $12,620 +3.04%
2018-2019 $887,253 1.3804 $12,248 +2.46%
2017-2018 $869,856 1.3742 $11,954 +5.18%
2016-2017 $852,800 1.3326 $11,364 +1384.02%
Permits

Permit information for 970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/08/2025
02/18/2020
11/21/2019
07/10/2018
01/22/2018

*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 0.26
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.29
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.29
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.34
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.61
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.62
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.65
Cornell Elementary School 9 Public K-5 569 0.68
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.98
Ocean View Elementary School 6 Public K-5 675 1.00
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.53
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.61
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.65
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.67
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 0.93
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 1.03
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.06
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.11
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.32
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.40
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.34
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.67
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 0.76
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 0.76
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.03
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.03
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.11
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 1.29
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.40
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.54

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Neighbors for 970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA

950 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 969 Ordway St, Albany 949 Ordway St, Albany 1114 Ordway St, Albany 1620 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley 958 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 961 Ordway St, Albany 965 Ordway St, Albany 947 Ordway St, Albany 962 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 1051 Ventura Ave, Albany 1606 Marin Ave, Berkeley 963 Peralta Ave, Albany 965 Peralta Ave, Albany 1601 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley 968 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 957 Peralta Ave, Albany 960 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 981 Peralta Ave, Albany 967 Ordway St, Albany

Nearby ZIP codes for 970 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 970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The development at 970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 has a total of 1,922 square feet.

When was 970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the sale price?

970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold on 08/07/2015 for $850,000.

What is the assessed value of 970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 is currently assessed at $1,095,144.

What are the property taxes for 970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The property taxes for 970 Ventura Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 total $14,862.

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