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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $2,900,000 on Jun 19, 2018

2531 RIDGE RD

BERKELEY, CA 94709
6
Beds
6
Baths
3,869 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1904
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
18
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.$2,900,000 · Jun 19, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$52,501 (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.$3,364,114 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$974,870
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,389,244
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,298,169

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, 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.1928
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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
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 · 0.6 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Willard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

2531 Ridge Rd 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 bigger lot than 77% of homes in Berkeley 94709
  • Among the oldest homes in Berkeley Hills

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 area3,869 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,794 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1904
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 2531 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94709Alameda County
Living areabigger than3,869 ft²95% of homes88% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac68% of homes77% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than1904almost no homes11% of homes2% of homes

About 2531 Ridge Rd

When did 2531 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA last sell?

2531 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jun 19, 2018 for $2,900,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2531 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA?

2531 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,869 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 2531 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA built?

2531 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA was built in 1904, making it 122 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 2531 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA?

2531 Ridge Rd, 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 2531 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94709?

Among the 1,851 homes in Berkeley 94709, it is bigger than 88% of them (3,869 ft² against a typical 1,794 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1904 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 2531 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2531 Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA was $52,501. The county assessed it at $3,364,114.

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