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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,400,000 on Jun 16, 2006

139 FOREST LN

BERKELEY, CA 94708
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,902 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,400,000 · Jun 16, 2006
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$267,000
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Aug 22, 2019
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
CHARLES SCHWAB BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$30,914 (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.$1,951,291 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$585,387
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,365,904
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,913,043

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyALAMEDA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Bay

Transaction History(9)

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.

M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)A+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

139 Forest Ln 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Berkeley Hills
  • Older than 73% of homes in Alameda County

How it measures up in Berkeley 94708

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

Living area2,902 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,929 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 139 Forest Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94708Alameda County
Living areabigger than2,902 ft²83% of homes87% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac89% of homes89% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than194562% of homes52% of homes27% of homes

About 139 Forest Ln

When did 139 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA last sell?

139 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jun 16, 2006 for $1,400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 139 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA?

139 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,902 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 139 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA built?

139 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 139 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA?

139 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (middle), rated A; Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM) (elementary), 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 139 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94708?

Among the 4,615 homes in Berkeley 94708, it is bigger than 87% of them (2,902 ft² against a typical 1,929 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1945 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 139 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 139 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA was $30,914. The county assessed it at $1,951,291.

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