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1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Property report

Also known as: 1601 Sonoma Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1916

Acreage

1.32

Sale price

$948,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1601 Sonoma Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
Zip code
94707
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
65-2628-21

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/06/2006
Sale price
$948,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$19,778
Current property tax
$19,683
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
2,460
Stories
20
Year built
1916
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1942
Rooms
10
Elevator
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
30
Lot
Acreage
1.32
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Single Family (R-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
49 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
85 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
ALBANY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/06/2006 $948,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/30/2025 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
06/06/2022 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/22/2021 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/16/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
04/03/2018 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/16/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/27/2012 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/27/2012 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/06/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1601 Sonoma 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
$19,778
Current property tax
$19,683
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,457,356
Land value
$396,391
Building value
$1,060,965

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,428,789 1.3571 $19,390 +1.05%
2024-2025 $1,400,778 1.3699 $19,189 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,373,319 1.3766 $18,905 +2.90%
2022-2023 $1,346,395 1.3645 $18,372 +0.99%
2021-2022 $1,320,004 1.3781 $18,191 +1.94%
2020-2021 $1,306,474 1.36592 $17,845 -0.09%
2019-2020 $1,280,867 1.3945 $17,862 +3.04%
2018-2019 $1,255,761 1.3804 $17,335 +2.46%
2017-2018 $1,231,147 1.3742 $16,918 +5.18%
2016-2017 $1,207,013 1.3326 $16,085 +8.84%
Permits

Permit information for 1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits 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 0.22
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.26
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.26
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.39
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.57
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.58
Cornell Elementary School 9 Public K-5 569 0.65
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.68
Ocean View Elementary School 6 Public K-5 675 0.95
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 1.02
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 0.57
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.65
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.68
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 0.93
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 1.03
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.07
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.08
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.28
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.38
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.31
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.65
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 1.07
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 1.30
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.38
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.50

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Neighbors for 1601 Sonoma 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 970 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 968 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 957 Peralta Ave, Albany 960 Ventura Ave, Berkeley 967 Ordway St, Albany 1509 Beverly Pl, Albany

Nearby ZIP codes for 1601 Sonoma 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 1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The development at 1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1916.

What is the total square footage of 1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 has a total of 2,460 square feet.

When was 1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the sale price?

1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold on 01/06/2006 for $948,000.

What is the assessed value of 1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 is currently assessed at $1,457,356.

What are the property taxes for 1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The property taxes for 1601 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 total $19,777.

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