Residential > House
Sold
10/23/2020
Sold Price
$910,000$1,083/ft²
2540 California St
Berkeley, CA 94703
- 1Bed
- 1Bath
- 840ft²Living Area
- 2,520ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1923Year Built
- -DOM
- 7Permits
2540 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 1 bed, 1 bath, 840 ft² house built in 1923 on a 0.058 acre lot with 7 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2020 for $910,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $849,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 2540 California St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$849,000
$1,010/ft²
-$61K below Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$910,000
$1,083/ft²
3 years ago
2540 California St is valued at $849,000 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
2540 California St was last sold in 2020 for $910,000.
Permits
2540 California St has 7 permit records of total value of $50,680.
Permit History
7
Permits
$50,680
Total Permit Value
May 5, 2022
Project Name: Building Electrical plumbing PermitDescription: Bathroom remodel changing tub to walk in showerJob Value: $37,700Status: canceledType: PermitBusiness Name: Prime Renovation HomesFees: $646Effective Date: 2022-05-05Permit Number: B2022-02046
March 28, 2022
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Main panel upgrade to 200ampStatus: finalType: PermitBusiness Name: CA Electrical Group 24/7Fees: $127Effective Date: 2022-03-28Permit Number: B2022-01333
August 13, 2020
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Tar and gravel conversion to comparable shingle 13sqrsJob Value: $9,980Status: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)Business Name: Construction OR ContractorFees: $398Effective Date: 2020-08-13Permit Number: B2020-02644
November 10, 2007
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Overlay (e) plaster ceilings in living room and kitchen w sheetrock 3/8 no other work proposed. Subject to field inspectionJob Value: $3,000Status: Closed ExpiredType: PermitBusiness Name: STANLEY MATCHETTApplicant: MATCHETT STANLEY MEffective Date: 2007-11-10Permit Number: B2007-05231
July 25, 2007
Project Name: Mechanical PermitDescription: Install direct vent heater (14, 000 btu)Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Matchett Stanley MEffective Date: 2007-07-25Permit Number: B2007-03340
August 12, 2002
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Addition 4 new circuits & 4 receptacles all in kitchenStatus: Closed ExpiredType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: DEMIOURGOI/ MIKE; MATCHETT STANLEY MCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESDEMIOURGOI/ MIKEApplicant: Matchett Stanley M; 0Effective Date: 2002-08-12Permit Number: B2002-03467
July 9, 2002
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Service upgrade: 100 ampsStatus: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: DEMIOURGOI; MATCHETT STANLEY MCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESDEMIOURGOIApplicant: Matchett Stanley M; 0Effective Date: 2002-07-09Permit Number: B2002-02876
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$13,210.46From latest Total Assessed Value1.4%Total Assessed Value$946,763=Land+
Assessed Value$284,029Additions
Assessed Value$662,734
In 2023, taxes billed for 2540 California St were $13,210.46, which is 1.40% from latest Total Assessed Value of $946,763.
Property History
2540 California St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 2540 California St
Hazard Risks
Earthquake566Nat'l Avg100Particulates98Carb Mono95Ozone84Air Pollution84Lead37Tornado16Weather4Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
9 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 2540 California St.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
2540 California St has a walkability score of 17 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Noise Level
35 dB
Quiet Suburban Residential 0-49
Suburban Residential 50-54
Urban Residential 55-59
Noisy Urban Residential 60-64
Very Noisy Urban Residential 65+
Noise at 2540 California St is around 35dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
43°F
High
58°F
Summer
Average
Low
55°F
High
71°F
In the winter at 2540 California St, temperatures range from 42.99°F to 57.8°F with an average of 50.4°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 54.8°F to 70.71°F with and average of 62.76°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 2540 California St
Public Schools
Willard Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.11 mi
A
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.17 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
0.63 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.93 mi
B+
Malcom X Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.65 mi
B
Oxford Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.77 mi
B
Washington Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.48 mi
B-
Cragmont Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.10 mi
A-
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
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Neighborhood
This property is located in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94703.
Seasonal Housing units 94703
14%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94703
-11%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of South Berkeley.
Crime Index for 94703
158
158
The crime index in 94703 is 158, which is 1.6 times higher than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 2540 California St over selected time period.
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