Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$2,180,530$1,051 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,876,000 on Jun 28, 2019

53 FAIRLAWN DR

BERKELEY, CA 94708
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,074 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$2.2M
$1.9M low$2.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,876,000 · Jun 28, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$30,670 (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.$2,134,531 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$682,686
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,451,845
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,092,678
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,016,990

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.1963
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Bay

Transaction History(10)

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
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)A+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Willard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 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%

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

53 Fairlawn Dr 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 93% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Alameda County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Berkeley 94708
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Berkeley Hills

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
$949K$3M

This home is worth more than 90% 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$2,180,530
CheaperTypical $1,510,834Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1051
CheaperTypical $804Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area2,074 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,919 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 53 Fairlawn Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94708Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,180,53085% of homes90% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$105190% of homes90% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than2,074 ft²52% of homes58% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac74% of homes75% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than196288% of homes87% of homes48% of homes

About 53 Fairlawn Dr

How much is 53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA is $2,180,530 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,943,765 to $2,417,296. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA last sell?

53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jun 28, 2019 for $1,876,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA?

53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,074 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA built?

53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA?

53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM) (elementary), rated A+; Berkeley High School (high), rated A; Willard Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Berkeley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94708?

Among the 4,608 homes in Berkeley 94708, it is worth more than 90% of them ($2,180,530 against a typical $1,510,834), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($1051 against a typical $804), it is bigger than 58% of them (2,074 ft² against a typical 1,919 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1962 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 93% 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 53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA was $30,670. The county assessed it at $2,134,531.

More homes on Fairlawn Dr

Closest homes

More homes in Berkeley 94708

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 53 Fairlawn Dr 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