Residential > House
Sold
02/05/2014
Sold Price
$1,450,000$494/ft²
434 Vassar Ave
Berkeley, CA 94708
- 3Beds
- 3Baths
- 2,933ft²Living Area
- 4,949ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1940Year Built
- -DOM
- 16Permits
434 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,933 ft² house built in 1940 on a 0.114 acre lot with 16 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2014 for $1,450,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,325,250.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 434 Vassar Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,325,250
$792/ft²
+$875K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,450,000
$494/ft²
10 years ago
434 Vassar Ave is valued at $2,325,250 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
434 Vassar Ave was last sold in 2014 for $1,450,000.
Permits
434 Vassar Ave has 16 permit records of total value of $448,730.
Permit History
16
Permits
$448,730
Total Permit Value
March 20, 2018
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Remove & replace eight (8) windows same size & location. Fire zone 2 propertyJob Value: $6,538Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Home Depot USA INCApplicant: Higgins James R& Campbell SteFees: $3,732Effective Date: 2018-03-20Permit Number: B2017-05260
May 6, 2015
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Must comply with WUI requirements. See attached conditions of approval. INSTALLING SOLAR PANELS, ROOF MOUNTED (3.64 KW SYSTEM).Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: HIGGINS JAMES R & CAMPBELL STECONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESTAYLOR FITE/ JOE JAMESApplicant: Higgins James R & Campbell Ste; 0Effective Date: 2015-05-06Permit Number: B2015-02150
April 22, 2014
Description: Permit value$10kmessage contractor install five retrofit windows in kind must comply with fire zone restrictions. See attached conditions of approvalStatus: ISSUEDType: BuildingBusiness Name: THE HOME DEPOT AT-HOME SERVICES CALIFORNIAEffective Date: 2014-04-22Permit Number: 1400001673
April 18, 2014
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Install five retrofit windows in kind must comply with fire zone restrictionsJob Value: $10,042Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: JIM HIGGINSCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESTHD AT HOME SERVICES; The Home Depot - Home ServicesApplicant: Jim Higgins; 0Effective Date: 2014-04-18Permit Number: B2014-01673
August 5, 2011
Project Name: Electrical Plumbing PermitDescription: Install 24ft of french drain to terminate at street. (see bp# 11-3348)Status: issuedType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: ALL SEASONS CONSTRUCTIONApplicant: Joly Francois & Lee SusanFees: $254Effective Date: 2011-08-05Permit Number: B2011-03169
August 5, 2011
Project Name: Electrical Plumbing PermitDescription: Install 24ft of french drain to terminate at street. (see bp# 11-3348)Status: issuedType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; 0Effective Date: 2011-08-05Permit Number: B2011-03169-P
May 25, 2006
Project Name: Building Electrical plumbing PermitDescription: Addition to the upper floor of bathroom and closet over living room below. Addition 2nd means of egress from the upper floorJob Value: $110,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AdditionApplicant: Gehlke Scott JEffective Date: 2006-05-25Permit Number: B2006-01872
May 23, 2006
Project Name: Building Electrical plumbing PermitDescription: Addition to the upper floor of bathroom and closet over living room below. Addition 2nd means of egress from the upper floorJob Value: $110,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Building; PermitSub Type: Addition0Effective Date: 2006-05-23Permit Number: B2006-01872-E
May 23, 2006
Project Name: Building Electrical plumbing PermitDescription: Addition to the upper floor of bathroom and closet over living room below. Addition 2nd means of egress from the upper floorJob Value: $110,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Building; PermitSub Type: Addition0Effective Date: 2006-05-23Permit Number: B2006-01872-P
September 10, 2001
Project Name: Mechanical PermitDescription: Furnace change outStatus: CLOSED EXPIREDType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: GEHLKE SCOTT J & NANCY G TRSCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESMEHL MECHANICALApplicant: Gehlke Scott J& Nancy G Trs; 0Effective Date: 2001-09-10Permit Number: B2001-03646
November 30, 1999
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Firezone 2 must comply with chap.16 of the berkeley building code. Remove t&g install class a modified bitumen roof systemJob Value: $2,150Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: GEHLKE SCOTT J & NANCY G TRSCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESNORTH BAY PERMITSApplicant: Gehlke Scott J& Nancy G Trs; 0Effective Date: 1999-11-30Permit Number: B1999-05433
September 1, 1995
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Underground conversionStatus: Closed ExpiredType: Permit; BuildingBusiness Name: GEHLKE SCOTT J & NANCYApplicant: GEHLKE SCOTT J & NANCY; 0Effective Date: 1995-09-01Permit Number: B1995-03336
May 12, 1994
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Bathroom remodel remodel entire bathroom addition 2 x 4 skylight move window over same size all new fixtures and electrical fixturesJob Value: $25,000Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; Building0Effective Date: 1994-05-12Permit Number: B1994-01696-E
May 12, 1994
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Bathroom remodel remodel entire bathroom addition 2 x 4 skylight move window over same size all new fixtures and electrical fixturesJob Value: $25,000Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; Building0Effective Date: 1994-05-12Permit Number: B1994-01696-M
May 12, 1994
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Bathroom remodel remodel entire bathroom addition 2 x 4 skylight move window over same size all new fixtures and electrical fixturesJob Value: $25,000Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; Building0Effective Date: 1994-05-12Permit Number: B1994-01696-P
May 12, 1994
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Bathroom remodel remodel entire bathroom addition 2 x 4 skylight move window over same size all new fixtures and electrical fixturesJob Value: $25,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitApplicant: GEHLKE SCOTT J & NANCYEffective Date: 1994-05-12Permit Number: B1994-01696
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$27,050.60From latest Total Assessed Value1.58%Total Assessed Value$1,708,418=Land+
Assessed Value$512,525Additions
Assessed Value$1,195,893
In 2023, taxes billed for 434 Vassar Ave were $27,050.6, which is 1.58% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,708,418.
Property History
434 Vassar Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 434 Vassar Ave
Hazard Risks
Earthquake583Nat'l Avg100Carb Mono95Particulates93Air Pollution89Ozone88Lead41Tornado12Weather8Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
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 434 Vassar Ave.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
434 Vassar Ave has a walkability score of 12 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
41°F
High
56°F
Summer
Average
Low
53°F
High
76°F
In the winter at 434 Vassar Ave, temperatures range from 41.36°F to 55.82°F with an average of 48.59°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 53.28°F to 76.17°F with and average of 64.73°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 434 Vassar Ave
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.84 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
2.42 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.86 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.54 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
3.20 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.87 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.91 mi
A-
* 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 Thousand Oaks Heights, Berkeley, CA 94708.
Seasonal Housing units 94708
26%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94708
-5%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Thousand Oaks Heights.
Crime Index for 94708
84
84
The crime index in 94708 is 84, which is 0.8 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 434 Vassar Ave over selected time period.
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