537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Information
537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94707 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Berkeley Hills |
| Parcel ID | 62-2940-40 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley
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| Sale date | 08/13/2014 |
| Sale price | $850,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $12,996 |
Lot & Building Information for 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley
| Building sqft | 1,588 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1924 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 20 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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Other Property Data for 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley
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About 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley
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Title Documents for 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley
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Property Taxes for 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $13,080 |
| Current property tax | $12,996 |
| Market value | $1,087,024 |
Assessment History for 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 537 Santa Barbara Road, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | $1,065,714 | 1.2033 | $12,824 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,044,821 | 1.206 | $12,601 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,024,334 | 1.2172 | $12,468 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,004,254 | 1.2508 | $12,561 | +10.41% |
| 2020-2021 | $934,081 | 1.218 | $11,377 | +5.74% |
Permits for 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley
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Berkeley residential market stats
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Risk
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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 |
Transportation
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Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragmont Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 303 | 0.65 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 342 | 0.67 |
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 0.79 |
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 0.79 |
| Kensington Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-6 | 421 | 0.93 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 781 | 1.06 |
| School Of The Madeleine | NR | Private | K-8 | 296 | 1.14 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.29 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 871 | 1.36 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK-7 | 156 | 1.55 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Senior High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,522 | 0.97 |
| Albany High School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 1,151 | 0.98 |
| Macgregor High (Continuation) School | 3 | Public | 10-12 | 18 | 0.98 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.29 |
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 1.34 |
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Neighbors for 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley
Here are the neighbors for 537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 469 Arlington Ave, Berkeley | 2,223 | 03/20/2013 | |
| 55 Northampton Ave, Berkeley | 2,226 | 11/17/2020 | |
| 527 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 3,066 | 11/13/2015 | $2,600,000 |
| 430 Vermont Ave, Berkeley | 2,437 | 06/17/2016 | $1,325,000 |
| 431 Arlington Ave, Berkeley | 1,485 | 06/21/2000 | |
| 424 Vermont Ave, Berkeley | 2,413 | 08/08/2014 | |
| 587 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 2,388 | 12/23/2016 | |
| 543 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 2,230 | 03/14/2008 | $825,000 |
| 544 Vincente Ave, Berkeley | 1,968 | ||
| 435 Arlington Ave, Berkeley | 1,695 | 03/27/2023 | $1,525,000 |
| 1601 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Berkeley | 1,472 | ||
| 555 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 2,412 | 03/30/2023 | |
| 577 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 1,277 | 03/19/2021 | $1,175,000 |
| 721 San Luis Rd, Berkeley | 2,809 | 01/11/2021 | |
| 1929 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley | 1,976 | ||
| 21 Florida Ave, Berkeley | 2,260 | 09/23/2008 | $860,000 |
| 650 Spruce St, Berkeley | 4,311 | 06/21/2013 | |
| 408 Vermont Ave, Berkeley | 1,780 | 06/09/2006 | |
| 571 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 1,644 | 10/23/2009 | $866,000 |
| 508 Boynton Ave, Berkeley | 2,121 | 05/01/2015 |