1042 Merced St is a 2,242 square foot house on a 6,100 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,150,673.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
6,100 sq ftLot Size
$959Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,150,673
$17K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 7.6% lower than the average sale price ($2.33M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,066 (+16.0%)
$54,625 + $61,066
$115,691
2024
$5,230 (+3.7%)
$54,625 + $61,066
$115,691
2023
$5,044 (−5.8%)
$53,554 + $59,869
$113,423
2022
$5,352 (+0.6%)
$51,475 + $57,544
$109,019
2021
$5,320 (+6.4%)
$51,475 + $57,544
$109,019
2020
$4,999 (+5.7%)
$50,466 + $56,416
$106,882
2019
$4,728 (+3.3%)
$49,948 + $55,838
$105,786
2018
$4,579 (+4.3%)
$48,969 + $54,743
$103,712
2017
$4,389 (+5.9%)
$47,068 + $52,618
$99,686
2016
$4,145 (+2.3%)
$47,068 + $52,618
$99,686
2015
$4,051 (+3.7%)
$46,145 + $51,586
$97,731
2014
$3,907 (+7.8%)
$44,562 + $49,816
$94,378
2013
$3,626 (+3.1%)
$44,562 + $49,816
$94,378
2012
$3,518 (+3.5%)
$44,360 + $49,591
$93,951
2011
$3,399 (+0.7%)
$43,491 + $48,618
$92,109
2010
$3,375 (+1.1%)
$42,638 + $47,665
$90,303
2009
$3,338 (+11.5%)
$42,319 + $47,309
$89,628
2008
$2,993
$42,420 + $47,422
$89,842
Tax history for 1042 Merced St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,066 (+16.0%)
$54,625 + $61,066
$115,691
2024
$5,230 (+3.7%)
$54,625 + $61,066
$115,691
2023
$5,044 (−5.8%)
$53,554 + $59,869
$113,423
2022
$5,352 (+0.6%)
$51,475 + $57,544
$109,019
2021
$5,320 (+6.4%)
$51,475 + $57,544
$109,019
2020
$4,999 (+5.7%)
$50,466 + $56,416
$106,882
2019
$4,728 (+3.3%)
$49,948 + $55,838
$105,786
2018
$4,579 (+4.3%)
$48,969 + $54,743
$103,712
2017
$4,389 (+5.9%)
$47,068 + $52,618
$99,686
2016
$4,145 (+2.3%)
$47,068 + $52,618
$99,686
2015
$4,051 (+3.7%)
$46,145 + $51,586
$97,731
2014
$3,907 (+7.8%)
$44,562 + $49,816
$94,378
2013
$3,626 (+3.1%)
$44,562 + $49,816
$94,378
2012
$3,518 (+3.5%)
$44,360 + $49,591
$93,951
2011
$3,399 (+0.7%)
$43,491 + $48,618
$92,109
2010
$3,375 (+1.1%)
$42,638 + $47,665
$90,303
2009
$3,338 (+11.5%)
$42,319 + $47,309
$89,628
2008
$2,993
$42,420 + $47,422
$89,842
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NORTHBRAE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,242
Building Sq. Ft: 2,242
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,100
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 13
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.14
Zoning Code: R-11
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,242
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Alameda County
APN: 061 261701200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94707
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.04M – $2.47M
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