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$1,480,865$719 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $205,000 on Aug 16, 1996

78 AVENIDA DR

BERKELEY, CA 94708
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,060 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.2M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$205,000 · Aug 16, 1996
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,008,365
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$806,692
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.32%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$272,500
J P MORGAN CHASE BANK · recorded Nov 22, 2011
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$200,000
JP MORGAN CHASE BK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,445 (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.$333,537 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$102,161
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$238,376
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$326,860
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,342,980

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 · 1.5 mi
M
Willard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

78 Avenida 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 75% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Berkeley Hills
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Alameda County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Alameda County

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
$980K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 37% 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$1,480,865
CheaperTypical $1,603,373Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$719
CheaperTypical $849Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,060 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 78 Avenida Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94708Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,480,86533% of homes37% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$71916% of homes18% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than2,060 ft²52% of homes58% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac57% of homes59% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than192836% of homes20% of homes19% of homes

About 78 Avenida Dr

How much is 78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA is $1,480,865 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,242,489 to $1,719,241. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA last sell?

78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA last sold on Aug 16, 1996 for $205,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA?

78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,060 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA built?

78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA?

78 Avenida 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 78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94708?

Among the 4,615 homes in Berkeley 94708, it is worth more than 37% of them ($1,480,865 against a typical $1,603,373), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($719 against a typical $849), it is bigger than 58% of them (2,060 ft² against a typical 1,920 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1928 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 75% 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 78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA was $10,445. The county assessed it at $333,537.

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