| Primary address | 1608 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94707 |
| County | Alameda |
| Parcel ID | 65-2630-4 |
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| Sale date | 08/25/2015 |
| Sale price | $1,238,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $19,793 |
| Building sqft | 1,798 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1918 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Residential Single Family (R-1) |
| School district | Albany Unified SCH |
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1608 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1918 and has a total of 1,798 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1608 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,465,507, the tax amount paid for 1608 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 is $19,888.
When was 1608 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the last sale price?1608 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold in 08/25/2015 for $1,238,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2015 | $1,238,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 1608 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $19,888 |
| Current property tax | $19,793 |
| Market value | $1,465,507 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1608 Sonoma Avenue, 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 | $1,465,507 | 1.3571 | $19,888 | +1.05% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,436,772 | 1.3699 | $19,682 | +1.50% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,408,608 | 1.3766 | $19,391 | +2.90% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,380,988 | 1.3645 | $18,844 | +0.99% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,353,913 | 1.3781 | $18,658 | +1.94% |
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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 |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 325 | 0.24 |
| 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 | 0.42 |
| The Crowden School | NR | Private | K-8 | 68 | 0.53 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 871 | 0.49 |
| The Crowden School | NR | Private | K-8 | 68 | 0.53 |
| School Of The Madeleine | NR | Private | K-8 | 296 | 0.66 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 0.68 |
| Albany Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 781 | 0.97 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 0.27 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 0.68 |
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1608 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1652 Marin Ave, Berkeley | 1,972 | 07/29/2004 | $660,000 |
| 1022 Ventura Ave, Albany | 1,121 | 02/09/2000 | |
| 1620 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley | 2,361 | 08/01/2018 | |
| 1114 Ordway St, Albany | 2,162 | 05/19/2010 | $975,000 |
| 1050 Peralta Ave, Albany | 1,074 | 12/27/2016 | |
| 1060 Peralta Ave, Albany | 2,448 | 12/28/2021 | |
| 1042 Peralta Ave, Albany | 1,187 | 03/29/2004 | |
| 1501 Beverly Pl, Albany | 1,485 | 02/18/2004 | |
| 1016 Ventura Ave, Albany | 1,088 | 10/12/2022 | |
| 1020 Ventura Ave, Albany | 1,298 | 03/14/2023 | $1,350,000 |
| 1015 Ordway St, Albany | 2,403 | 04/06/2006 | $275,000 |
| 1533 Posen Ave, Albany | 2,477 | 09/16/2020 | |
| 1051 Ventura Ave, Albany | 1,749 | 06/26/2015 | |
| 1503 Beverly Pl, Albany | 2,080 | 05/02/1995 | |
| 1506 Posen Ave, Albany | 1,322 | 11/01/2023 | $1,900,000 |
| 1040 Peralta Ave, Albany | 1,401 | 04/28/2021 | |
| 1004 Ventura Ave, Albany | 2,548 | 07/26/2016 | $1,310,000 |
| 1046 Peralta Ave, Albany | 1,241 | 08/04/1992 | $285,000 |
| 1654 Marin Ave, Berkeley | 1,946 | 09/26/2024 | $1,580,000 |
| 1509 Beverly Pl, Albany | 1,104 | 06/06/1997 |