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Apartment House (5+ Units)Commercial
Last sold for $1,374,500 on Apr 10, 2012

1955 CHESTNUT ST

BERKELEY, CA 94702
20
Beds
20
Baths
16,536 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.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,374,500 · Apr 10, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$97,338 (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.$4,974,597 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,249,072
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,709,553
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,877,406

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartment House (5+ Units)
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)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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
Oxford Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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%

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How this home compares

1955 Chestnut 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Berkeley 94702
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Berkeley 94702
  • Older than 82% 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 area16,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,281 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 4,138 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 1955 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley 94702Alameda County
Living areabigger than16,536 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac94% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than192760% of homes18% of homes

About 1955 Chestnut St

When did 1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA last sell?

1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA last sold on Apr 10, 2012 for $1,374,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA?

1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA has 20 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, 16,536 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA built?

1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA?

1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Oxford Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Berkeley High School (high), rated A; Martin Luther King Jr. 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 1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94702?

Among the 4,674 homes in Berkeley 94702, it is bigger than almost all of them (16,536 ft² against a typical 1,281 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 4,138 ft²) and it is newer than 60% of them (1927 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 1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1955 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA was $97,338. The county assessed it at $4,974,597.

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