Residential > House
Sold
10/12/2016
Sold Price
$770,000$478/ft²
2840 California St
Berkeley, CA 94703
- 3Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,610ft²Living Area
- 4,480ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1909Year Built
- -DOM
- 15Permits
2840 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,610 ft² house built in 1909 on a 0.103 acre lot with 15 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2016 for $770,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,574,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 2840 California St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,574,000
$977/ft²
+$804K above Sold Price
Updated 5 months ago
Last Sold Price
$770,000
$478/ft²
7 years ago
2840 California St is valued at $1,574,000 by TopHap AVM 5 months ago.
2840 California St was last sold in 2016 for $770,000.
Permits
2840 California St has 15 permit records of total value of $107,416.
Permit History
15
Permits
$107,416
Total Permit Value
April 17, 2018
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: Interior bathroom & closet remodel. Remove & replace non-loadbearing partition wallsJob Value: $16,000Status: finalType: PermitBusiness Name: Purev General ContractingFees: $1,224Effective Date: 2018-04-17Permit Number: B2018-01482
February 26, 2018
Project Name: PermitDescription: Install 3.20kw photovoltaic solar panels on roof (ten modules)Job Value: $11,680Status: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)Business Name: Construction OR ContractorFees: $127Effective Date: 2018-02-26Permit Number: B2018-00773
December 14, 2017
Project Name: PermitDescription: Close permit. Duplicate of b2018-00773 roof mounted solar - 3.20 kw 10 panelsStatus: canceledType: Minor permitBusiness Name: Sunlogic INCApplicant: Diazgutierrez Pablo & Wang She0Effective Date: 2017-12-14Permit Number: B2017-05405
July 25, 2017
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Seismic retrofit at the crawl space area for earthquake brace and bolt program per requirements of chapter a3 of iebcJob Value: $10,000Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: Home Healing RenovationsApplicant: Earl Freddy Invest C Llc; Fees: $563Effective Date: 2017-07-25Permit Number: B2017-03228
July 19, 2017
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical PermitDescription: ** Contractor wrong address on original submittal changed on application to 2840 California - MJR Remove chimney (interior & exterior). Seal/cover interior fireplace & install new kitchen hood, vent chase through removed chimney. Chimney removal qualifies for Transfer Tax Rebate.Job Value: $4,000Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Home Healing RenovationsApplicant: Katsuranis M F TrFees: $596Effective Date: 2017-07-19Permit Number: B2017-03115
October 26, 2016
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Rewire in preparation of insulation. Electrical Permit Only: Remove knob and tube, re-wire, install wired smoke detectors, new 200 amp service with 100 amp interior sub-panel, addition of 25 outlets.Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Earth Star ElectricApplicant: Pablo DiazFees: $173Effective Date: 2016-10-26Permit Number: B2016-05069
July 31, 2013
Project Name: Plumbing PermitDescription: Replace hot water, heaterStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Kiano Earnestine H & Gaylord CEffective Date: 2013-07-31Permit Number: B2013-03420
July 11, 2005
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Tearoff and install 30 year shingles class aJob Value: $7,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: ACKER/GUERRERO ROOFINGApplicant: Kiano Earnestine H& Gaylord C0Effective Date: 2005-07-11Permit Number: B2005-02884
July 11, 2005
Description: Tearoff and install 30 year shingles class aJob Value: $7,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-0 expressBusiness Name: ACKER & GUERRERO ROOF CO, INCApplicant: KIANO EARNESTINE H & GAYLORDEffective Date: 2005-07-11Permit Number: 0500002884
April 29, 2004
Project Name: plumbing PermitDescription: Sewer replacement on private propertyStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Kiano Earnestine H& Gaylord CEffective Date: 2004-04-29Permit Number: B2004-01820
May 18, 1999
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Convert storage area into bathroomJob Value: $11,000Status: Closed ExpiredType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: MONTCLAIR CONSTApplicant: Kiano Earnestine H& Gaylord C0Effective Date: 1999-05-18Permit Number: B1999-02122
May 18, 1999
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Convert storage area into bathroomJob Value: $11,000Status: canceledType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 1999-05-18Permit Number: B1999-02122-P
May 18, 1999
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Convert storage area into bathroomJob Value: $11,000Status: canceledType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 1999-05-18Permit Number: B1999-02122-E
May 18, 1999
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Convert storage area into bathroomJob Value: $11,000Status: canceledType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 1999-05-18Permit Number: B1999-02122-M
December 9, 1997
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Replace existing wooden windows w vinyl frame; same size no structural chg no plansJob Value: $7,736Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitBusiness Name: A-ADA CONSTRUCTIONApplicant: KIANO EARNESTINE & GAYLORD CLIEffective Date: 1997-12-09Permit Number: B1997-05460
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$13,724.92From latest Total Assessed Value1.6%Total Assessed Value$858,934=Land+
Assessed Value$257,680Additions
Assessed Value$601,254
In 2023, taxes billed for 2840 California St were $13,724.92, which is 1.60% from latest Total Assessed Value of $858,934.
Property History
2840 California St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 2840 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 2840 California St.
Walkability Index
15 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
2840 California St has a walkability score of 15 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 2840 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 2840 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 2840 California St
Public Schools
Willard Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.09 mi
A
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
0.94 mi
B+
Emerson Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.53 mi
B
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.85 mi
B+
Malcom X Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.30 mi
B
John Muir Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.78 mi
B-
* 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 2840 California St over selected time period.
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