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2159 ACTON ST

BERKELEY, CA 94702
11
Beds
5
Baths
4,362 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.
0.15 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,553 (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.$140,295 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,264
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,031
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,544

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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(3)

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 · 0.3 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

2159 Acton 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 West Berkeley
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in West Berkeley
  • Newer than 89% of homes in West Berkeley

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 area4,362 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,281 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 4,138 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 2159 Acton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest BerkeleyBerkeley 94702Alameda County
Living areabigger than4,362 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac92% of homes91% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than195089% of homes89% of homes32% of homes

About 2159 Acton St

When did 2159 Acton St, Berkeley, CA last sell?

2159 Acton St, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2159 Acton St, Berkeley, CA?

2159 Acton St, Berkeley, CA has 11 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,362 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 2159 Acton St, Berkeley, CA built?

2159 Acton St, Berkeley, CA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2159 Acton St, Berkeley, CA?

2159 Acton 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 2159 Acton 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 (4,362 ft² against a typical 1,281 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 4,138 ft²) and it is newer than 89% of them (1950 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 2159 Acton St, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2159 Acton St, Berkeley, CA was $11,553. The county assessed it at $140,295.

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