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70 WHITAKER AVE

BERKELEY, CA 94708
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,384 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,835 (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.$161,449 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,023
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$90,426
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$158,146

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 1.3 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

70 Whitaker 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.

  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Berkeley Hills
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Berkeley Hills
  • Older than 77% of homes in Alameda County

How it measures up in Berkeley 94708

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

Living area1,384 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,926 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 70 Whitaker Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94708Alameda County
Living areabigger than1,384 ft²16% of homes17% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac35% of homes38% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than194058% of homes47% of homes23% of homes

About 70 Whitaker Ave

When did 70 Whitaker Ave, Berkeley, CA last sell?

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

How big is 70 Whitaker Ave, Berkeley, CA?

70 Whitaker Ave, Berkeley, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,384 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 70 Whitaker Ave, Berkeley, CA built?

70 Whitaker Ave, Berkeley, CA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 70 Whitaker Ave, Berkeley, CA?

70 Whitaker Ave, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM) (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 70 Whitaker Ave, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94708?

Among the 4,610 homes in Berkeley 94708, it is bigger than 17% of them (1,384 ft² against a typical 1,926 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1940 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 70 Whitaker Ave, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Whitaker Ave, Berkeley, CA was $6,835. The county assessed it at $161,449.

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