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$1,810,315$862 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

2734 FOREST AVE

BERKELEY, CA 94705
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,100 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.
4,080 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.8M
$1.6M low$2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,849 (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.$474,390 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$144,471
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$336,919
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$464,953
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,431,350

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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(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
Emerson Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Willard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Berkeley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94705These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.641

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.14,366
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,024 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$163,954
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$208,330
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%

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How this home compares

2734 Forest Ave 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.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Alameda County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Berkeley 94705
  • Older than 93% of homes in Alameda County

What homes are worth in Berkeley 94705

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$649K$4.2M

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Berkeley 94705.

How it measures up in Berkeley 94705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkeley 94705.

Estimated value$1,810,315
CheaperTypical $1,904,022Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$862
CheaperTypical $865Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area2,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,376 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size4,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 2734 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmwoodBerkeley 94705Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,810,31555% of homes45% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$86249% of homes50% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than2,100 ft²49% of homes40% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,080 ft²23% of homes19% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than191351% of homes36% of homes7% of homes

About 2734 Forest Ave

How much is 2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA is $1,810,315 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,573,020 to $2,047,610. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA last sell?

2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA?

2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,100 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA built?

2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA?

2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Emerson Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Willard Middle School (middle), rated A+; Berkeley High School (high), rated A. All sit in Berkeley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94705?

Among the 3,828 homes in Berkeley 94705, it is worth more than 45% of them ($1,810,315 against a typical $1,904,022), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($862 against a typical $865), it is bigger than 40% of them (2,100 ft² against a typical 2,376 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (4,080 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1913 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 87% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2734 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA was $11,849. The county assessed it at $474,390.

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