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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,267,500 on Jun 30, 2006

1640 SCENIC AVE

BERKELEY, CA 94709
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,998 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.
4,250 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,267,500 · Jun 30, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$31,641 (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.$1,766,476 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$529,915
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,236,561
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,731,851

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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(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.

E
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)A+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Willard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Berkeley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94709These 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.161
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 100.588

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.11,993
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14,729 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,478
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,892
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 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

1640 Scenic 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Berkeley Hills
  • Older than 76% of homes in Alameda County

How it measures up in Berkeley 94709

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkeley 94709.

Living area3,998 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,807 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size4,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 1640 Scenic Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94709Alameda County
Living areabigger than3,998 ft²96% of homes89% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,250 ft²10% of homes22% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than194059% of homes71% of homes24% of homes

About 1640 Scenic Ave

When did 1640 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA last sell?

1640 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jun 30, 2006 for $1,267,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1640 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA?

1640 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,998 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1640 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA built?

1640 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1640 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA?

1640 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM) (elementary), rated A+; Berkeley High School (high), rated A; Willard Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Berkeley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1640 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94709?

Among the 1,854 homes in Berkeley 94709, it is bigger than 89% of them (3,998 ft² against a typical 1,807 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (4,250 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1940 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 1640 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1640 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA was $31,641. The county assessed it at $1,766,476.

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