Residential > House
Sold
12/05/2001
Sold Price
$870,000$256/ft²
486 Vassar Ave
Berkeley, CA 94708
- 4Beds
- 4Baths
- 3,394ft²Living Area
- 4,730ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1936Year Built
- -DOM
- 11Permits
486 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 is a 4 bed, 4 bath, 3,394 ft² house built in 1936 on a 0.109 acre lot with 11 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2001 for $870,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,510,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 486 Vassar Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,510,000
$739/ft²
+$2M above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$870,000
$256/ft²
22 years ago
486 Vassar Ave is valued at $2,510,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
486 Vassar Ave was last sold in 2001 for $870,000.
Permits
486 Vassar Ave has 11 permit records of total value of $158,646.
Permit History
11
Permits
$158,646
Total Permit Value
August 31, 2022
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Ev outlet nema 14-50 240v-50a installation in the garageJob Value: $1,375Status: plancheckType: PermitBusiness Name: Evcharger ExpertEffective Date: 2022-08-31Permit Number: B2022-04060
August 30, 2022
Status: waiting for reviewType: Building permit (including solar/pv ev charging or energy storage system)Business Name: Evcharger ExpertEffective Date: 2022-08-30Permit Number: ESR-2022-01971
October 25, 2012
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Repair existing deckJob Value: $20,000Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: JACOB BLEI; STURMFELS BERND & KIM HYUNGSOOCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESJACOB BLEIApplicant: Sturmfels Bernd & Kim Hyungsoo; 0Effective Date: 2012-10-25Permit Number: B2012-04464
November 24, 2009
Project Name: Mechanical PermitDescription: Replace furnace and flueStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Annie KimEffective Date: 2009-11-24Permit Number: B2009-04481
February 24, 2004
Project Name: plumbing PermitStatus: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Sturmfels Bernd & Kim HyungsooEffective Date: 2004-02-24Permit Number: B2004-00775
December 14, 2001
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Bolting htt22's install angle irons plywood bracing panels h2.5's and l'90sJob Value: $9,000Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: ROB GARROSS; STRUMFELS BERNDCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESROB GARROSSApplicant: Strumfels Bernd; 0Effective Date: 2001-12-14Permit Number: B2001-05072
June 9, 1995
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Must comply with hillside ordinance 6128 electrical workStatus: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingBusiness Name: REMCSO INCApplicant: REMCSO INC; 0Effective Date: 1995-06-09Permit Number: B1995-02025
July 15, 1993
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical PermitDescription: Adding new sq ft to exislting single family dwelling changing front entry facade, interior remodelJob Value: $41,757Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitBusiness Name: CROCKETT ELECTRIC COApplicant: ORLOFF CLIFFORD SEffective Date: 1993-07-15Permit Number: B1993-05166
July 15, 1993
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical PermitDescription: Adding new sq ft to exislting single family dwelling changing front entry facade, interior remodelJob Value: $41,757Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; Building0Effective Date: 1993-07-15Permit Number: B1993-05166-M
July 15, 1993
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical PermitDescription: Adding new sq ft to exislting single family dwelling changing front entry facade, interior remodelJob Value: $41,757Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; Building0Effective Date: 1993-07-15Permit Number: B1993-05166-E
May 7, 1993
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Interior walls ceilings removal only no structural changes permit closed 11-8-00.sbbJob Value: $3,000Status: Closed ExpiredType: Permit; BuildingBusiness Name: ORLOFF CLIFFORD SApplicant: ORLOFF CLIFFORD S; 0Effective Date: 1993-05-07Permit Number: B1993-04274
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$20,167.86From latest Total Assessed Value1.63%Total Assessed Value$1,235,268=Land+
Assessed Value$370,580Additions
Assessed Value$864,688
In 2023, taxes billed for 486 Vassar Ave were $20,167.86, which is 1.63% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,235,268.
Property History
486 Vassar Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 486 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 486 Vassar Ave.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
486 Vassar Ave has a walkability score of 12 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Noise Level
40 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 486 Vassar Ave is around 40dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential 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 486 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 486 Vassar Ave
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.73 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
2.31 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.78 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.44 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
3.09 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.81 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.83 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 486 Vassar Ave over selected time period.
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- 445 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 1,910 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.15 acre property. It was built in 1936 and has an estimate of $1,653,503 with a price per ft² of $866.
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- 470 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 2,108 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2.25 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1937 and has an estimate of $1,710,867 with a price per ft² of $812.
- 476 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 1,999 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1946 and has an estimate of $1,655,410 with a price per ft² of $828.
- 480 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 2,539 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1945 and has an estimate of $1,832,486 with a price per ft² of $722.
- 465 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 2,257 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1935 and has an estimate of $1,675,599 with a price per ft² of $742.
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- 455 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 2,345 square foot, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.17 acre property. It was built in 1936 and has an estimate of $1,901,090 with a price per ft² of $811.
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