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$1,800,493$738 / 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 93How 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

437 VASSAR AVE

BERKELEY, CA 94708
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,441 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.8M
$1.7M low$1.9M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,572 (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.$146,334 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,060
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,274
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$143,327
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,486,250

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1939
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.9 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Berkeley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94708These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.583

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
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.11,977
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,453 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$190,538
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$233,719
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

437 Vassar 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 less per square foot than 71% of homes in Berkeley Hills
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Berkeley 94708
  • Older than 82% of homes in Berkeley 94708

What homes are worth in Berkeley 94708

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

This home
$940K$3M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Berkeley 94708.

How it measures up in Berkeley 94708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkeley 94708.

Estimated value$1,800,493
CheaperTypical $1,517,333Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$738
CheaperTypical $803Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area2,441 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,928 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 437 Vassar Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94708Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,800,49366% of homes74% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$73829% of homes32% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than2,441 ft²70% of homes75% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac82% of homes83% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than192732% of homes18% of homes18% of homes

About 437 Vassar Ave

How much is 437 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 437 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA is $1,800,493 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,680,554 to $1,920,432. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 437 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA last sell?

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

How big is 437 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA?

437 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,441 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 437 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA built?

437 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 437 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA?

437 Vassar Ave, 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 437 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94708?

Among the 4,611 homes in Berkeley 94708, it is worth more than 74% of them ($1,800,493 against a typical $1,517,333), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($738 against a typical $803), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,441 ft² against a typical 1,928 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1927 against a typical 1941). 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 437 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 437 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA was $8,572. The county assessed it at $146,334.

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