As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,553 (+23.6%)
$44,264 + $96,031
$140,295
2024
$9,343 (+3.0%)
$43,396 + $94,148
$137,544
2023
$9,071 (+3.9%)
$42,545 + $92,302
$134,847
2022
$8,732 (+1.1%)
$40,893 + $88,718
$129,611
2021
$8,633 (+11.3%)
$40,893 + $88,718
$129,611
2020
$7,758 (+11.1%)
$40,092 + $86,979
$127,071
2019
$6,983 (+3.2%)
$39,681 + $86,087
$125,768
2018
$6,763 (+6.0%)
$38,903 + $84,400
$123,303
2017
$6,380 (+8.7%)
$37,392 + $81,123
$118,515
2016
$5,868 (+2.1%)
$37,392 + $81,123
$118,515
2015
$5,745 (−1.0%)
$36,659 + $79,532
$116,191
2014
$5,804 (+2.2%)
$35,401 + $76,803
$112,204
2013
$5,680 (+3.3%)
$35,401 + $76,803
$112,204
2012
$5,498 (+3.4%)
$35,241 + $76,456
$111,697
2011
$5,318 (+2.0%)
$34,550 + $74,957
$109,507
2010
$5,213 (−0.9%)
$33,873 + $73,488
$107,361
2009
$5,262 (+9.0%)
$33,620 + $72,938
$106,558
2008
$4,827
$33,700 + $73,112
$106,812
Tax history for 2159 Acton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,553 (+23.6%)
$44,264 + $96,031
$140,295
2024
$9,343 (+3.0%)
$43,396 + $94,148
$137,544
2023
$9,071 (+3.9%)
$42,545 + $92,302
$134,847
2022
$8,732 (+1.1%)
$40,893 + $88,718
$129,611
2021
$8,633 (+11.3%)
$40,893 + $88,718
$129,611
2020
$7,758 (+11.1%)
$40,092 + $86,979
$127,071
2019
$6,983 (+3.2%)
$39,681 + $86,087
$125,768
2018
$6,763 (+6.0%)
$38,903 + $84,400
$123,303
2017
$6,380 (+8.7%)
$37,392 + $81,123
$118,515
2016
$5,868 (+2.1%)
$37,392 + $81,123
$118,515
2015
$5,745 (−1.0%)
$36,659 + $79,532
$116,191
2014
$5,804 (+2.2%)
$35,401 + $76,803
$112,204
2013
$5,680 (+3.3%)
$35,401 + $76,803
$112,204
2012
$5,498 (+3.4%)
$35,241 + $76,456
$111,697
2011
$5,318 (+2.0%)
$34,550 + $74,957
$109,507
2010
$5,213 (−0.9%)
$33,873 + $73,488
$107,361
2009
$5,262 (+9.0%)
$33,620 + $72,938
$106,558
2008
$4,827
$33,700 + $73,112
$106,812
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: STATE UNIVERSITY HOMESTEAD ASS
Living Sq. Ft: 4,362
Building Sq. Ft: 4,362
# of Units: 5
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MAP 2 PG 57 BLK 1 PART OF LOT 6
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,750
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.155
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 5+ UNITS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 11
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,362
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,750 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 199706200
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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 • 94702
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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.