Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$2,224,929$932 / 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 91How 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

42 MENLO PL

BERKELEY, CA 94707
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,387 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.
4,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.

Valuation

$2.2M
$2M low$2.4M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,618 (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.$122,854 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,023
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,831
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$120,445
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,780,110

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
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.1963
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(6)

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
Thousand Oaks Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Berkeley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94707These 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.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.586

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,276
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,137 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$177,687
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$232,973
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

42 Menlo Pl 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 94% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Alameda County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Berkeley 94707
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Thousand Oaks

What homes are worth in Berkeley 94707

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

This home
$1M$3M

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Berkeley 94707.

How it measures up in Berkeley 94707

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkeley 94707.

Estimated value$2,224,929
CheaperTypical $1,798,965Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$932
CheaperTypical $915Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area2,387 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,965 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 42 Menlo Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThousand OaksBerkeley 94707Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,224,92972% of homes80% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$93230% of homes54% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than2,387 ft²76% of homes72% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²22% of homes11% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than193185% of homes68% of homes20% of homes

About 42 Menlo Pl

How much is 42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA is $2,224,929 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $2,034,461 to $2,415,397. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA last sell?

42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA?

42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,387 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA built?

42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA?

42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Thousand Oaks Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Martin Luther King Jr. 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 42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94707?

Among the 4,924 homes in Berkeley 94707, it is worth more than 80% of them ($2,224,929 against a typical $1,798,965), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($932 against a typical $915), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,387 ft² against a typical 1,965 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1931 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 94% 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 42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA was $7,618. The county assessed it at $122,854.

More homes on Menlo Pl

Closest homes

More homes in Berkeley 94707

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 42 Menlo Pl on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map