As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,662 (+27.6%)
$107,285 + $30,259
$137,544
2024
$12,278 (+24.2%)
$105,181 + $29,666
$134,847
2023
$9,885 (+3.6%)
$103,119 + $29,085
$132,204
2022
$9,543 (+1.1%)
$99,115 + $27,955
$127,070
2021
$9,441 (+10.7%)
$99,115 + $27,955
$127,070
2020
$8,527 (+15.9%)
$97,172 + $27,407
$124,579
2019
$7,356 (+3.1%)
$96,176 + $27,126
$123,302
2018
$7,135 (+1.2%)
$94,290 + $26,594
$120,884
2017
$7,049 (+19.3%)
$90,629 + $25,562
$116,191
2016
$5,910 (+2.1%)
$90,629 + $25,562
$116,191
2015
$5,788 (−2.4%)
$88,852 + $25,061
$113,913
2014
$5,933 (+2.3%)
$85,803 + $24,201
$110,004
2013
$5,800 (+3.3%)
$85,803 + $24,201
$110,004
2012
$5,616 (+3.3%)
$85,416 + $24,091
$109,507
2011
$5,436 (+2.0%)
$83,741 + $23,619
$107,360
2010
$5,331 (−0.9%)
$82,099 + $23,156
$105,255
2009
$5,380 (+8.8%)
$81,486 + $22,983
$104,469
2008
$4,944
$81,680 + $23,038
$104,718
Tax history for 1608 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,662 (+27.6%)
$107,285 + $30,259
$137,544
2024
$12,278 (+24.2%)
$105,181 + $29,666
$134,847
2023
$9,885 (+3.6%)
$103,119 + $29,085
$132,204
2022
$9,543 (+1.1%)
$99,115 + $27,955
$127,070
2021
$9,441 (+10.7%)
$99,115 + $27,955
$127,070
2020
$8,527 (+15.9%)
$97,172 + $27,407
$124,579
2019
$7,356 (+3.1%)
$96,176 + $27,126
$123,302
2018
$7,135 (+1.2%)
$94,290 + $26,594
$120,884
2017
$7,049 (+19.3%)
$90,629 + $25,562
$116,191
2016
$5,910 (+2.1%)
$90,629 + $25,562
$116,191
2015
$5,788 (−2.4%)
$88,852 + $25,061
$113,913
2014
$5,933 (+2.3%)
$85,803 + $24,201
$110,004
2013
$5,800 (+3.3%)
$85,803 + $24,201
$110,004
2012
$5,616 (+3.3%)
$85,416 + $24,091
$109,507
2011
$5,436 (+2.0%)
$83,741 + $23,619
$107,360
2010
$5,331 (−0.9%)
$82,099 + $23,156
$105,255
2009
$5,380 (+8.8%)
$81,486 + $22,983
$104,469
2008
$4,944
$81,680 + $23,038
$104,718
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ENCINAL
Living Sq. Ft: 4,345
Building Sq. Ft: 4,345
# of Units: 6
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BLK C LOT 16
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,350
Legal Lot Number: 16
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1458
County Use Description: MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,345
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,350 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1890
County: Alameda County
APN: 058 217800500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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 • 94709
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.