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1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Property report

Also known as: 1840 Sonoma Ave

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Property type

3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal (2600)

Year built

1922

Acreage

0.18

Sale price

$1,300,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1840 Sonoma Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
Zip code
94707
Neighborhood
Northbrae
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
61-2606-31-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/24/2016
Sale price
$1,300,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$22,327
Current property tax
$22,154
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,797
Stories
2
Year built
1922
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1950
Elevator
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.5
Lot
Acreage
0.18
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1)
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
91 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/24/2016 $1,300,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXX XXXXX XX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/24/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX & XXXXX X X X
06/24/2016 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
06/24/2016 Agreement XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/03/2005 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX
03/30/2005 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1840 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
$22,327
Current property tax
$22,154
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,811,795
Land value
$543,538
Building value
$1,268,257

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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 $1,776,277 1.2323 $21,889 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,741,451 1.2033 $20,955 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,707,313 1.206 $20,590 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,673,837 1.2172 $20,374 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,641,021 1.2508 $20,526 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,624,201 1.218 $19,783 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,592,360 1.1749 $18,709 -2.40%
2018-2019 $1,561,147 1.2279 $19,169 +3.20%
2017-2018 $1,530,536 1.2136 $18,575 +89.90%
2016-2017 $842,104 1.1615 $9,781 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/12/2025
12/07/2023
10/16/2023
09/12/2023
05/22/2018

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.25
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.55
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.56
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.61
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.64
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.65
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.65
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.65
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.68
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.81
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.25
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.26
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.56
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.65
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.68
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.68
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.11
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.16
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.27
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 1.32
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.41
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.68
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.68
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.08
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.11
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 1.15
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 1.15
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.16
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.22
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.58

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Neighbors for 1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA

968 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley 51 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley 157 Vicente Rd, Berkeley 1709 LA Loma Ave, Berkeley 1719 University Ave, Berkeley 2751 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley 161 Vicente Rd, Berkeley 2407 McKinley Ave, Berkeley 2 Maybeck Twin Dr, Berkeley 1800 2nd St, Berkeley 84 Vicente Rd, Berkeley 444 Panoramic Way, Berkeley 2036 Bancroft Way, Berkeley 2881 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley 1810 2nd St, Berkeley 2488 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1535 Grand View Dr, Berkeley 1733 Beverly Pl, Berkeley 1411 Dwight Way, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1840 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 1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The development at 1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1922.

What is the total square footage of 1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 has a total of 2,797 square feet.

When was 1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the sale price?

1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold on 06/24/2016 for $1,300,000.

What is the assessed value of 1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 is currently assessed at $1,811,795.

What are the property taxes for 1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The property taxes for 1840 Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 total $22,326.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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