Residential > House
Sold
08/12/2009
Sold Price
$800,000$421/ft²
734 Contra Costa Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
- 2Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,900ft²Living Area
- 6,007ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1924Year Built
- -DOM
- 17Permits
734 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,900 ft² house built in 1924 on a 0.138 acre lot with 17 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2009 for $800,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,605,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 734 Contra Costa Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,605,000
$844/ft²
+$805K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$800,000
$421/ft²
14 years ago
734 Contra Costa Ave is valued at $1,605,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
734 Contra Costa Ave was last sold in 2009 for $800,000.
Permits
734 Contra Costa Ave has 17 permit records of total value of $387,980.
Permit History
17
Permits
$387,980
Total Permit Value
August 30, 2021
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Replace deck with larger deck. Property in fire zone 2Job Value: $39,700Status: issuedType: PermitBusiness Name: Alonzo Mcshane ConstructionFees: $2,013Effective Date: 2021-08-30Permit Number: B2021-03867
August 20, 2021
Status: completeType: Building permitEffective Date: 2021-08-20Permit Number: PBA-2021-00052
March 30, 2011
Description: Wui fire zone 2 - must comply with all fire zone restrictions. Remodel upstiars bathroom and replace large window in living roomJob Value: $20,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-1 (1 wkBusiness Name: WILSON REMODELINGEffective Date: 2011-03-30Permit Number: 1100000966
March 15, 2011
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Wui fire zone 2 - must comply with all fire zone restrictions. Remodel upstiars bathroom and replace large window in living roomJob Value: $20,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: DEREK WILSONApplicant: Young Clifford S & Deborah K0Effective Date: 2011-03-15Permit Number: B2011-00966
March 15, 2011
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Wui fire zone 2 - must comply with all fire zone restrictions. Remodel upstiars bathroom and replace large window in living roomJob Value: $20,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2011-03-15Permit Number: B2011-00966-P
March 15, 2011
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Wui fire zone 2 - must comply with all fire zone restrictions. Remodel upstiars bathroom and replace large window in living roomJob Value: $20,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2011-03-15Permit Number: B2011-00966-E
March 15, 2011
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Wui fire zone 2 - must comply with all fire zone restrictions. Remodel upstiars bathroom and replace large window in living roomJob Value: $20,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2011-03-15Permit Number: B2011-00966-M
April 13, 2010
Description: New windows foundation piers to support existing foundation remodel bathroom added elect mechanical & plumbing.dcJob Value: $40,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-3 (3 wkBusiness Name: WILSON REMODELINGEffective Date: 2010-04-13Permit Number: 1000000762
March 11, 2010
Description: Fire zone 2 - must comply with all fire zone restrictions. Voluntary seismic strengthing at basement level. Seismic safety work for transfer tax reductionJob Value: $20,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-3 (3 wkBusiness Name: WILSON REMODELINGEffective Date: 2010-03-11Permit Number: 1000000501
March 9, 2010
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: New windows foundation piers to support existing foundation remodel bathroomJob Value: $40,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2010-03-09Permit Number: B2010-00762-M
March 9, 2010
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: New windows foundation piers to support existing foundation remodel bathroomJob Value: $40,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: DEREK WILSONApplicant: Young Cliff & Debbie0Effective Date: 2010-03-09Permit Number: B2010-00762
March 9, 2010
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: New windows foundation piers to support existing foundation remodel bathroomJob Value: $40,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2010-03-09Permit Number: B2010-00762-P
March 9, 2010
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: New windows foundation piers to support existing foundation remodel bathroomJob Value: $40,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2010-03-09Permit Number: B2010-00762-E
February 16, 2010
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Fire zone 2 - must comply with all fire zone restrictions. Voluntary seismic strengthing at basement level. Seismic safety work for transfer tax reductionJob Value: $20,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: DERRICK WILSONApplicant: Young Cliff & Debbie0Effective Date: 2010-02-16Permit Number: B2010-00501
March 17, 2009
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Addition wood trellis around porch @ entry. Replace porch guard and metal post with wood. Wui fire zone 2 - must comply with all restrictions in firezonesJob Value: $2,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: ALAN SWAINApplicant: Swain Alan C & Aleyda A0Effective Date: 2009-03-17Permit Number: B2009-00912
February 5, 2009
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Remove roof over porch area install sheathing and cover with class a composition shingles. Wui fire zone 2 - must comply with all restriction in fire zonesJob Value: $1,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: ALAN SWAINApplicant: Swain Alan0Effective Date: 2009-02-05Permit Number: B2009-00433
October 7, 1997
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Overlay 1 layer built-up w/same 40# base 2/11# glass & gravel class a. Firezone, 2 must comply with chap.16 of the berkeley building codeJob Value: $5,280Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitBusiness Name: NORTH BAY PERMITSApplicant: PARSONS C O & JUNE BEffective Date: 1997-10-07Permit Number: B1997-04474
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$15,328.34From latest Total Assessed Value1.52%Total Assessed Value$1,006,995=Land+
Assessed Value$297,748Additions
Assessed Value$709,247
In 2023, taxes billed for 734 Contra Costa Ave were $15,328.34, which is 1.52% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,006,995.
Property History
734 Contra Costa Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 734 Contra Costa 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 734 Contra Costa Ave.
Walkability Index
15 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
734 Contra Costa Ave has a walkability score of 15 out of 20, which means that it is in a very 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 734 Contra Costa 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 734 Contra Costa Ave
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.35 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
1.91 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.25 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.97 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.74 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.27 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.30 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, 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.
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 734 Contra Costa Ave over selected time period.
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