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$943,625$962 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

179 FAIRLAWN DR

BERKELEY, CA 94708
2
Beds
1
Baths
981 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$944K
$784K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,392 (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.$226,379 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$114,841
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,538
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$221,802
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$998,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)A+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Willard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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

179 Fairlawn Dr 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Berkeley 94708
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Berkeley 94708
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Berkeley Hills
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Berkeley Hills

What homes are worth in Berkeley 94708

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$940K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 2% 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.

Estimated value$943,625
CheaperTypical $1,508,750Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$962
CheaperTypical $803Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area981 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,930 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 179 Fairlawn Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94708Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$943,6255% of homes2% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$96281% of homes81% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than981 ft²5% of homes3% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac81% of homes81% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than195071% of homes66% of homes32% of homes

About 179 Fairlawn Dr

How much is 179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA is $943,625 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $784,450 to $1,102,800. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA last sell?

179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA?

179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 981 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA built?

179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA?

179 Fairlawn Dr, 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 179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94708?

Among the 4,608 homes in Berkeley 94708, it is worth more than 2% of them ($943,625 against a typical $1,508,750), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($962 against a typical $803), it is bigger than 3% of them (981 ft² against a typical 1,930 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1950 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 43% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 179 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA was $8,392. The county assessed it at $226,379.

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