Residential > House
Sold
12/13/2013
Sold Price
$454,000$495/ft²
2953 California St
Berkeley, CA 94703
- 2Beds
- 1Bath
- 918ft²Living Area
- 3,400ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1921Year Built
- -DOM
- 18Permits
2953 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 918 ft² house built in 1921 on a 0.078 acre lot with 18 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2013 for $454,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,077,750.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 2953 California St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,077,750
$1,174/ft²
+$624K above Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$454,000
$495/ft²
10 years ago
2953 California St is valued at $1,077,750 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
2953 California St was last sold in 2013 for $454,000.
Permits
2953 California St has 18 permit records of total value of $284,665.
Permit History
18
Permits
$284,665
Total Permit Value
February 4, 2020
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Remove/replace left front foundation approx. 75 LFJob Value: $26,000Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: GEN Tech Construction INCApplicant: Fire Kaolin & Amy TrsFees: $1,312Effective Date: 2020-02-04Permit Number: B2020-00425
September 9, 2019
Project Name: Building Electrical plumbing PermitDescription: Rebuild 223 sqft detached garage. Remove stairs building new deck off single family residence & install new fence. Per plans examiner increase valuation from $35, 000 to $60, 000 (see permit #b2018-04846 for demolition.)Job Value: $60,000Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Home Healing RenovationsApplicant: Fire Kaolin & Amy TrsFees: $14,725Effective Date: 2019-09-09Permit Number: B2018-04848
September 9, 2019
Project Name: Demolition Building PermitDescription: Demolish 223 sqft detached garage. J number asb104968. (see permit #b2018-04848 for rebuild.)Job Value: $5,000Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: DemolitionBusiness Name: Home Healing RenovationsApplicant: Fire Kaolin & Amy TrsFees: $14,725Effective Date: 2019-09-09Permit Number: B2018-04846
April 7, 2016
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Plan Set A Seismic Retrofit "Work is general accordance with the California Existing Building Appendix Chapter A3" For Brace and Bolt Program (Plan Set A)Job Value: $7,665Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Rick Hoffman ServicesApplicant: Fire Kaolin & AmyFees: $455Effective Date: 2016-04-07Permit Number: B2016-01641
October 29, 2014
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Partial foundation replacement for transfer tax rebate. Rear and right sideJob Value: $14,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: GEN-TECH CONSTApplicant: Fire Amy S & Kaolin I0Effective Date: 2014-10-29Permit Number: B2014-04992
October 29, 2014
Description: Partial foundation replacement for side. Transfer tax rebate. Rear and rightJob Value: $14,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building; Building permitSub Type: Bp-0 expressBusiness Name: GEN TECH CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED0Effective Date: 2014-10-29Permit Number: 1400004992
July 23, 2014
Description: **remove & replace ten (10) windows same size & locationJob Value: $11,000Status: ISSUEDType: BuildingSub Type: Bp-0 express; Business Name: BAY AREA WINDOW PROS0Effective Date: 2014-07-23Permit Number: 1400003339
July 23, 2014
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Remove & replace ten (10) windows same size & locationJob Value: $11,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: BAY AREA WINDOW PROSApplicant: Fire Amy S & Kaolin I0Effective Date: 2014-07-23Permit Number: B2014-03339
June 11, 2014
Project Name: Mechanical PermitDescription: Installing new furnace in crawlspace and 6 new duct supplies. Includes new gas line from meter to unitStatus: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: ABC COOLING/ MAGGIE MENDOZAApplicant: Johnson Paul L & Avel J0Effective Date: 2014-06-11Permit Number: B2014-02575
February 19, 2014
Description: Front porch repair. Replacing decking risers and treads to match existingJob Value: $6,000Status: ISSUEDType: BuildingSub Type: Bp-3 (3 wk; Business Name: HOME HEALING RENOVATIONS0Effective Date: 2014-02-19Permit Number: 1400000709
February 19, 2014
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Front porch repair. Replacing decking risers and treads to match existingJob Value: $6,000Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: HOME HEALING/ DYLAN SANGApplicant: Amy & Kaolin Fire0Effective Date: 2014-02-19Permit Number: B2014-00709
February 18, 2014
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen remodel adding laundryJob Value: $31,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2014-02-18Permit Number: B2014-00680-P
February 18, 2014
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen remodel adding laundryJob Value: $31,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: EVEREST PLUMBING AND DRAINApplicant: Kaolin & Amy Fire0Effective Date: 2014-02-18Permit Number: B2014-00680
February 18, 2014
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen remodel adding laundryJob Value: $31,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2014-02-18Permit Number: B2014-00680-E
February 18, 2014
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen remodel adding laundryJob Value: $31,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2014-02-18Permit Number: B2014-00680-M
February 5, 2014
Project Name: Plumbing PermitDescription: Installing new tankless water heater in rear of homeStatus: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: EVEREST PLUMBING/ TSERINGApplicant: Amy Fire0Effective Date: 2014-02-05Permit Number: B2014-00502
January 28, 2014
Project Name: Plumbing PermitDescription: Repair water mainStatus: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: EVEREST PLUMBINGApplicant: Amy Fire0Effective Date: 2014-01-28Permit Number: B2014-00374
September 4, 1996
Project Name: Mechanical PermitDescription: Replace water heaterStatus: Closed ExpiredType: PermitApplicant: JOHNSON PAUL L & AVEL JEffective Date: 1996-09-04Permit Number: B1996-03501
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$8,824.42From latest Total Assessed Value1.64%Total Assessed Value$539,221=Land+
Assessed Value$206,188Additions
Assessed Value$333,033
In 2023, taxes billed for 2953 California St were $8,824.42, which is 1.64% from latest Total Assessed Value of $539,221.
Property History
2953 California St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 2953 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 2953 California St.
Walkability Index
15 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
2953 California St has a walkability score of 15 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Noise Level
41 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 2953 California St is around 41dBs, 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 2953 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 2953 California St
Public Schools
Willard Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.08 mi
A
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
1.02 mi
B+
Emerson Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.52 mi
B
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.83 mi
B+
Malcom X Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.21 mi
B
John Muir Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.75 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 2953 California St over selected time period.
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