Residential > House
Sold
02/27/2019
Sold Price
$1,750,000$968/ft²
494 Kentucky Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
- 3Beds
- 4Baths
- 1,808ft²Living Area
- 5,538ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1948Year Built
- -DOM
- 8Permits
494 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 3 bed, 4 bath, 1,808 ft² house built in 1948 on a 0.127 acre lot with 8 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2019 for $1,750,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,692,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 494 Kentucky Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,692,000
$1,488/ft²
+$942K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,750,000
$968/ft²
5 years ago
494 Kentucky Ave is valued at $2,692,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
494 Kentucky Ave was last sold in 2019 for $1,750,000.
Permits
494 Kentucky Ave has 8 permit records of total value of $107,185.
Permit History
8
Permits
$107,185
Total Permit Value
March 23, 2021
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Re-roof: tear off install new solid decking new felt and new comparable shinglesJob Value: $21,990Status: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater pv/solar ev charging seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occuBusiness Name: Black Diamond Roofing INCFees: $787Effective Date: 2021-03-23Permit Number: B2021-01090
January 28, 2021
Project Name: PermitDescription: Install 4.08 kw 12 modules roof mounted photovoltaic 1 energy storage system load center. Fire zone 2Status: approvedType: Minor permit; Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)Business Name: Construction OR Contractor; Tesla Energy OperationsApplicant: Josep Ferrandiz; Fees: $127Effective Date: 2021-01-28Permit Number: B2021-00363
March 16, 2020
Project Name: Mechanical PermitDescription: Addition air conditioning addition dedicated circuit from panel to air conditioner switched light and gfiStatus: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)Business Name: Atlas Heating & A/C COFees: $127Effective Date: 2020-03-16Permit Number: B2020-01077
October 22, 2019
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Engineered seismic retrofit in accordance with cbc chapter a3 for the earthquake brace & bolt program. Qualifies for transfer tax rebate. Must comply with fire zone 2 requirementsJob Value: $24,195Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: BAY Area RetrofitApplicant: Ferrandiz JosepFees: $1,227Effective Date: 2019-10-22Permit Number: B2019-04505
June 17, 2019
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Install glass railing system on existing deck. Fire zone 2 propertyJob Value: $5,000Status: plancheckType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Community First Usa LLCFees: $617,015Effective Date: 2019-06-17Permit Number: B2018-04569
May 31, 2019
Project Name: Building Revision for B2018-02262Description: Revision to remove & replace windows & one (1) patio door same size & location. Increase valuation from $50, 000 to $56, 000. Fire zone 2 propertyJob Value: $6,000Status: issuedType: Plan checkSub Type: AlterationFees: $3,759Effective Date: 2019-05-31Permit Number: B2018-02262-REV01
June 11, 2018
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Interior remodel of kitchen & three (3) bathrooms. Fire Zone 2 Property.Job Value: $50,000Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Jose Luis Alarcon JrApplicant: Community First Usa, LlcFees: $3,131Effective Date: 2018-06-11Permit Number: B2018-02262
March 25, 2005
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Underground electric conversionStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Berzins JoanEffective Date: 2005-03-25Permit Number: B2005-01229
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$27,991.48From latest Total Assessed Value1.49%Total Assessed Value$1,876,331=Land+
Assessed Value$562,899Additions
Assessed Value$1,313,432
In 2023, taxes billed for 494 Kentucky Ave were $27,991.48, which is 1.49% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,876,331.
Property History
494 Kentucky Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 494 Kentucky Ave
Hazard Risks
Earthquake586Carb Mono101Nat'l Avg100Particulates97Air Pollution88Ozone83Lead43Tornado6Weather5Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
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 494 Kentucky Ave.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
494 Kentucky 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
42°F
High
57°F
Summer
Average
Low
54°F
High
71°F
In the winter at 494 Kentucky Ave, temperatures range from 42.28°F to 57.41°F with an average of 49.85°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 54.11°F to 70.96°F with and average of 62.54°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 494 Kentucky Ave
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.68 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
2.26 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.73 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.39 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
3.04 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.76 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.78 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 94707.
Seasonal Housing units 94707
21%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94707
-0%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Thousand Oaks Heights.
Crime Index for 94707
53
53
The crime index in 94707 is 53, which is 0.5 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 494 Kentucky Ave over selected time period.
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