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1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1526 Alcatraz Ave

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1904

Acreage

0.69

Sale price

$779,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1526 Alcatraz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
52-1438-33

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/07/2018
Sale price
$779,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$10,920
Current property tax
$10,833
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
1,391
Stories
10
Year built
1904
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
25
Lot
Acreage
0.69
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple-Family Residential (R-3)
Qualified opportunity zone
Yes
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
61 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/07/2018 $779,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
01/10/1995 $55,000 XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/16/1994 $111,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XX XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/23/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
09/07/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
09/07/2018 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
09/07/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
09/07/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee
XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/25/2017 Assignment of Rents
Deed of Trust
XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
03/01/2005 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X
08/15/1996 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXX X
01/10/1995 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX
01/10/1995 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$10,920
Current property tax
$10,833
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$886,126
Land value
$567,767
Building value
$318,359

Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $868,750 1.2323 $10,706 +4.46%
2024-2025 $851,718 1.2033 $10,249 +1.77%
2023-2024 $835,020 1.206 $10,070 +1.06%
2022-2023 $818,650 1.2172 $9,965 -0.74%
2021-2022 $802,599 1.2508 $10,039 +3.76%
2020-2021 $794,376 1.218 $9,675 +5.74%
2019-2020 $778,800 1.1749 $9,150 +855.27%
2018-2019 $78,008 1.2279 $958 +3.20%
2017-2018 $76,478 1.2136 $928 +6.57%
2016-2017 $74,979 1.1615 $871 -3.49%

Permit information for 1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
10/12/2022

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Berkeley residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,300,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$873

-4.9% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
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Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.31
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.38
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.39
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.39
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.45
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.65
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.69
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.72
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.84
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.84
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.39
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.39
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.45
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.69
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.72
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.74
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.84
Anna Yates Elementary School 5 Public K-8 439 0.85
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.87
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 1.01
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 0.69
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.69
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.72
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.85
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 0.91
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.16
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.27
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 1.30
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.30
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 1.34

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1904.

What is the total square footage of 1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,391 square feet.

When was 1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 09/07/2018 for $779,000.

What is the assessed value of 1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $886,126.

What are the property taxes for 1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1526 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $10,919.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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