Residential > House
Sold
08/28/2003
Sold Price
$670,000$329/ft²
897 Arlington Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
- 4Beds
- 2Baths
- 2,037ft²Living Area
- 4,200ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1929Year Built
- -DOM
- 9Permits
897 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,037 ft² house built in 1929 on a 0.096 acre lot with 9 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2003 for $670,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,859,750.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 897 Arlington Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,859,750
$912/ft²
+$1M above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$670,000
$329/ft²
20 years ago
897 Arlington Ave is valued at $1,859,750 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
897 Arlington Ave was last sold in 2003 for $670,000.
Permits
897 Arlington Ave has 9 permit records of total value of $30,360.
Permit History
9
Permits
$30,360
Total Permit Value
July 27, 2005
Description: Install bolts and ufp10's. ***** print only 4 comment linesJob Value: $3,250Status: ISSUEDType: BuildingSub Type: Bp-0 express; Business Name: COOK HOWARD VAN WINKLE; FONG VICTOR & REYNOSA KIMBApplicant: FONG VICTOR & REYNOSA KIMB; 0Effective Date: 2005-07-27Permit Number: 0500003172
July 26, 2005
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Install bolts and ufp10'sJob Value: $3,250Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: FONG VICTOR & REYNOSA KIMBERLYCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESHOWARD COOKApplicant: Fong Victor & Reynosa Kimberly; 0Effective Date: 2005-07-26Permit Number: B2005-03172
August 11, 2004
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Install steel moment frame with 2 footings for voluntary seismic reinforcement purposesJob Value: $6,000Status: CLOSED EXPIREDType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: FONG VICTOR & REYNOSA KIMBERLYApplicant: Fong Victor & Reynosa Kimberly; 0Effective Date: 2004-08-11Permit Number: B2004-03550
November 10, 2003
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Ellie needs to review plans with brad and see if they're ok per his notes. 1: patch holes cut during electrical and plumbing work. 2: patch/replace drywall drywall in garage wall and ceilings 3:repair cracked plaster 4: addition insulation at ceiling/floor space between living room and garage 5: addition insulation at exterior walls where large cuts made during electrical and plumbing workJob Value: $10,000Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: Victor Fong; VICTOR FONGCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESVICTOR FONGApplicant: Victor Fong; 0Effective Date: 2003-11-10Permit Number: B2003-05016
September 23, 2003
Project Name: Electrical plumbing PermitDescription: Replace sub-panel gfi outlets @ bathrooms grounded outlets and replace supply water lines to bathrooms. Ran applications by sw she confirmed ok (fishing) lines no sheetrockStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Reynosa, Kim & Fong, VictorEffective Date: 2003-09-23Permit Number: B2003-04287
September 23, 2003
Project Name: Electrical plumbing PermitDescription: Replace sub-panel gfi outlets @ bathrooms grounded outlets and replace supply water lines to bathrooms. Ran applications by sw she confirmed ok (fishing) lines no sheetrockStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2003-09-23Permit Number: B2003-04287-P
June 5, 2003
Project Name: plumbing PermitDescription: Replace 40 gal water heaterStatus: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: GOMPERTZ JOSEPHINE B TRCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESJUST WATER HEATERSApplicant: Gompertz Josephine B Tr; 0Effective Date: 2003-06-05Permit Number: B2003-02421
March 30, 1999
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Front gable of house only. Tear off existing roofing matl. Install plywood over existing spaced sheathing boards. Sep- arate one layer of 30# felt. Apply 30yr composition shingles. Class a system firezone 2 must comply with chap.16 of the berkeley building code permit closed 2-4-00. One hour inspection fee for final. SbbJob Value: $7,860Status: Closed ExpiredType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: FLAGLER ROOGING AND SIDING; GOMPERTZ JOSEPHINE B TRCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESFLAGLER ROOGING AND SIDINGApplicant: Gompertz Josephine B Tr; 0Effective Date: 1999-03-30Permit Number: B1999-01340
July 6, 1998
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Overhead to underground electrical conversionStatus: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: GOMPERTZ JOSEPHINE B TRCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESMCCARTHY ELECTRICApplicant: Gompertz Josephine B Tr; 0Effective Date: 1998-07-06Permit Number: B1998-02722
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$14,877.40From latest Total Assessed Value1.62%Total Assessed Value$915,561=Land+
Assessed Value$274,668Additions
Assessed Value$640,893
In 2023, taxes billed for 897 Arlington Ave were $14,877.4, which is 1.62% from latest Total Assessed Value of $915,561.
Property History
897 Arlington Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 897 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 897 Arlington Ave.
Walkability Index
16 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
897 Arlington Ave has a walkability score of 16 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Noise Level
54 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 897 Arlington Ave is around 54dBs, which is comparable to a Suburban 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 897 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 897 Arlington Ave
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.07 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
1.64 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.11 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.75 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.46 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.37 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.17 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
Historical market data near 897 Arlington Ave over selected time period.
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- 820 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Thousand Oaks Court) is a 6,138 square foot, 9 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 0.3 acre property. It was built in 1928 and has an estimate of $3,791,344 with a price per ft² of $618.
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- 882 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Square) is a 3,090 square foot, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.12 acre property. It was built in 1923 and has an estimate of $2,477,888 with a price per ft² of $802.
- 918 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Square) is a 2,390 square foot, 3 bedroom, 4.25 bathroom, 0.13 acre property. It was built in 1939 and has an estimate of $2,219,790 with a price per ft² of $929.
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- 701 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Hills) is a 2,746 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1938 and has an estimate of $2,365,290 with a price per ft² of $861.
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- 610 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Thousand Oaks) is a 3,434 square foot, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.13 acre property. It was built in 1930 and has an estimate of $3,031,807 with a price per ft² of $883.
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