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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

1242 ROSE ST

BERKELEY, CA 94702
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,480 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,226 (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.$80,025 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,267
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,758
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,457

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Ruth Acty Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Berkeley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94702These 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.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.496

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.93%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,857
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,941
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,072
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1242 Rose St 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 bigger lot than 87% of homes in Berkeley 94702
  • Older than 76% of homes in Alameda County

How it measures up in Berkeley 94702

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkeley 94702.

Living area1,480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,289 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 4,138 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 1242 Rose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley 94702Alameda County
Living areabigger than1,480 ft²62% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac87% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than194175% of homes24% of homes

About 1242 Rose St

When did 1242 Rose St, Berkeley, CA last sell?

1242 Rose St, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1242 Rose St, Berkeley, CA?

1242 Rose St, Berkeley, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,480 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 1242 Rose St, Berkeley, CA built?

1242 Rose St, Berkeley, CA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1242 Rose St, Berkeley, CA?

1242 Rose St, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Ruth Acty Elementary School (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.

How does 1242 Rose St, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94702?

Among the 4,711 homes in Berkeley 94702, it is bigger than 62% of them (1,480 ft² against a typical 1,289 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 4,138 ft²) and it is newer than 75% of them (1941 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1242 Rose St, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Rose St, Berkeley, CA was $6,226. The county assessed it at $80,025.

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