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Last sold for $450,000 on Mar 4, 1996

1138 STERLING AVE

BERKELEY, CA 94708
0
Baths
3,964 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Mar 4, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,783 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$133,059 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$133,059
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,450

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Recreational - Vacant Land
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)A+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Berkeley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94708These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.583

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,977
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,453 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$190,538
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$233,719
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

1138 Sterling Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Berkeley 94708

How it measures up in Berkeley 94708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkeley 94708.

Lot size3,964 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

How 1138 Sterling Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94708Alameda County
Lot sizebigger than3,964 ft²7% of homes6% of homes18% of homes

About 1138 Sterling Ave

When did 1138 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA last sell?

1138 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA last sold on Mar 4, 1996 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 1138 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA?

1138 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM) (elementary), rated A+; Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (middle), rated A; Berkeley High School (high), rated A. All sit in Berkeley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 1138 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1138 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA was $1,783. The county assessed it at $133,059.

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