Residential > House
Sold
12/02/2003
Sold Price
$540,000$379/ft²
551 Arlington Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
- 3Beds
- 1Bath
- 1,423ft²Living Area
- 5,000ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1924Year Built
- -DOM
- 14Permits
551 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,423 ft² house built in 1924 on a 0.115 acre lot with 14 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2003 for $540,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,495,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 551 Arlington Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,495,000
$1,050/ft²
+$955K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$540,000
$379/ft²
20 years ago
551 Arlington Ave is valued at $1,495,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
551 Arlington Ave was last sold in 2003 for $540,000.
Permits
551 Arlington Ave has 14 permit records of total value of $268,422.
Permit History
14
Permits
$268,422
Total Permit Value
May 22, 2018
Project Name: Building Revision for B2017-02388Description: Adds details on landing to be installed by homeownerJob Value: $28,011Status: plancheckType: Plan checkSub Type: AlterationFees: $39,310Effective Date: 2018-05-22Permit Number: B2017-02388-REV01
July 19, 2017
Project Name: Building Electrical PermitDescription: Building a 16x7 deck @ rear of propertyJob Value: $2,000Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Applicant: Seidel William C & Carol E; Fees: $423Effective Date: 2017-07-19Permit Number: B2017-03127
June 2, 2017
Project Name: Building Electrical PermitDescription: Remove & replace three (3) windows same size & location. Change one (1) bedroom window to a patio door. Fire zone 2 property. Must comply with wuiJob Value: $28,011Status: finalType: PermitBusiness Name: Renewal BY Anderson OF SAN FRAFees: $1,670Effective Date: 2017-06-02Permit Number: B2017-02388
July 24, 2008
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: pv solar systemStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Seidel William C & Carol EEffective Date: 2008-07-24Permit Number: B2008-03276
September 30, 2005
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: Dining room converted to kitchen and existing kitchen into bedroom new windows door skylightJob Value: $40,000Status: Closed ExpiredType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: WILLIAM SEIDELApplicant: Seidel William C& Carol E0Effective Date: 2005-09-30Permit Number: B2005-04232
September 30, 2005
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: Dining room converted to kitchen and existing kitchen into bedroom new windows door skylightJob Value: $40,000Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2005-09-30Permit Number: B2005-04232-P
September 30, 2005
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: Dining room converted to kitchen and existing kitchen into bedroom new windows door skylightJob Value: $40,000Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2005-09-30Permit Number: B2005-04232-E
September 30, 2005
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: Dining room converted to kitchen and existing kitchen into bedroom new windows door skylightJob Value: $40,000Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2005-09-30Permit Number: B2005-04232-M
May 25, 2005
Project Name: plumbing PermitDescription: Trenchless sewer replacement. The state contractor's license board web site shows this is expired license no fax number listed returned application w/note in mail--pmjStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Seidel William C& Carol EEffective Date: 2005-05-25Permit Number: B2005-02195
October 13, 2004
Description: Thermocrete chimney flue inside of (e) masonary fireplace (chimney & fireplace to remain - not being rebuilt. ***** print only 4 comment linesJob Value: $2,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-0 expressBusiness Name: ABA SERVICES, INCApplicant: SEIDEL WILLIAM C & CAROL EEffective Date: 2004-10-13Permit Number: 0400004530
October 13, 2004
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: thermocrete chimney flue inside of (e) masonary fireplace (chimney & fireplace to remain - not being rebuilt.Job Value: $2,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: 40 A Chester; ABA CHIMNEY SERVICES-GREGApplicant: Seidel William C& Carol E0Effective Date: 2004-10-13Permit Number: B2004-04530
January 21, 2004
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Residential seismic: partial foundation replacement and shearwall installation. (note: 2 story house but installing a 3 story foundation where being replaced)Job Value: $23,200Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: Natalie (Alameda Structural)Applicant: William Seidel0Effective Date: 2004-01-21Permit Number: B2004-00253
January 21, 2004
Description: Residential seismic: partial foundation replacement and shearwall installation. (note: 2 story house but installing a 3 story foundation where being replacedJob Value: $23,200Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-0 expressBusiness Name: ALAMEDA STRUCTUAL INCApplicant: KING CHARLES O JR & CHRISTINEEffective Date: 2004-01-21Permit Number: 0400000253
June 13, 2000
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Underground service conversionStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: King Charles O Jr & ChristineEffective Date: 2000-06-13Permit Number: B2000-02393
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$10,150.42From latest Total Assessed Value1.37%Total Assessed Value$741,414=Land+
Assessed Value$221,374Additions
Assessed Value$520,040
In 2023, taxes billed for 551 Arlington Ave were $10,150.42, which is 1.37% from latest Total Assessed Value of $741,414.
Property History
551 Arlington Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 551 Arlington 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 551 Arlington Ave.
Walkability Index
13 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
551 Arlington Ave has a walkability score of 13 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Noise Level
55 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 551 Arlington Ave is around 55dBs, which is comparable to a Urban Residential 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 551 Arlington 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 551 Arlington Ave
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.65 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
2.21 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.55 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.28 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
3.04 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.54 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.59 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 Berkeley Hills, 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 Berkeley Hills.
Crime Index for 94707
53
53
The crime index in 94707 is 53, which is 0.5 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
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- 915 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Square) is a 1,601 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.25 bathroom, 0.19 acre property. It was built in 1948 and has an estimate of $1,565,970 with a price per ft² of $978.
- 721 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Arlington Villa) is a 3,451 square foot, 5 bedroom, 5.25 bathroom, 0.17 acre property. It was built in 1939 and has an estimate of $2,617,645 with a price per ft² of $759.
- 729 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Arlington Villa) is a 3,420 square foot, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.41 acre property. It was built in 1925 and has an estimate of $3,253,869 with a price per ft² of $951.
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- 590 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Thousand Oaks) is a 1,548 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 0.13 acre property. It was built in 1935 and has an estimate of $1,532,027 with a price per ft² of $990.
- 598 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Thousand Oaks) is a 1,205 square foot and 0.06 acre property. It was built in 1920 and has an estimate of $1,092,382 with a price per ft² of $907.
- 515 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 2,652 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 0.23 acre property. It was built in 1935 and has an estimate of $2,148,454 with a price per ft² of $810.
- 505 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 1,854 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1916 and has an estimate of $1,488,539 with a price per ft² of $803.
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- 678 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Thousand Oaks) is a 2,895 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.24 acre property. It was built in 1948 and has an estimate of $2,437,374 with a price per ft² of $842.
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