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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,660,000 on Jun 1, 2016

2559 CEDAR ST

BERKELEY, CA 94708
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,076 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Listing

Sold$1,660,000
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Duplex
Type
6
Beds
2,076 ft²
Living Area
$800
$/ft²
5,227 ft²
Lot
1920
Year Built
Jun 1, 2016
Sold
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Sweeping views of SF, GG & Bay Bridges, Mt Tamalpais, and UCB Campanile. Walking Distance to UCB and German International School. Gold Duplex: 4 bed, 2 bath upper main home w/ separate 2 bed,2 bath lower unit perfect for rental, extended family, business office.

Courtesy of ALAN SIU, BROKER
Listed by Alan Siu
BridgeMLS · MLS# 40737181
Listing History
  1. Sold$1,660,000+18.7%Jun 1, 2016
  2. Listed for sale$1,398,000Apr 20, 2016

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,660,000 · Jun 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$29,802 (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.$2,004,350 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$601,305
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,403,045
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,965,057

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, 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.1924
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(7)

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 · 1.0 mi
M
Willard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

2559 Cedar 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.

  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Berkeley Hills
  • Older than 95% 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.

Living area2,076 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,930 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 2559 Cedar St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94708Alameda County
Living areabigger than2,076 ft²52% of homes58% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac25% of homes28% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than192012% of homes5% of homes11% of homes

About 2559 Cedar St

When did 2559 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA last sell?

2559 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jun 1, 2016 for $1,660,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2559 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA?

2559 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,076 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 2559 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA built?

2559 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2559 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA?

2559 Cedar St, 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 2559 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94708?

Among the 4,615 homes in Berkeley 94708, it is bigger than 58% of them (2,076 ft² against a typical 1,930 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1920 against a typical 1942). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2559 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2559 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA was $29,802. The county assessed it at $2,004,350.

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