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1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1909 Alcatraz Ave

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Property type

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

Year built

1902

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$935,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1909 Alcatraz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
52-1528-5

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/31/2018
Sale price
$935,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,853
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
1,367
Stories
1
Year built
1902
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
South Area Commercial District (C-SA)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/31/2018 $935,000 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
04/27/2007 $100,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
08/29/1997 $135,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X X, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/08/2020 Deed of trust XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
08/31/2018 Deed of Trust XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
08/31/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
01/19/2018 Notice XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX
04/05/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/08/2012 Assignment (Deed of Trust) XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX
10/08/2012 Assignment (Deed of Trust) XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/27/2007 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX
09/06/2002 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X
08/29/1997 Deed X, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 1909 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
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,853
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,042,991
Land value
$312,897
Building value
$730,094

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,042,991 1.2323 $12,853 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,022,543 1.2033 $12,304 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,002,497 1.206 $12,090 +1.06%
2022-2023 $982,843 1.2172 $11,963 -0.74%
2021-2022 $963,573 1.2508 $12,052 +3.75%
2020-2021 $953,700 1.218 $11,616 +5.74%
2019-2020 $935,000 1.1749 $10,985 +56.99%
2018-2019 $569,880 1.2279 $6,998 +3.20%
2017-2018 $558,710 1.2136 $6,781 +6.57%
2016-2017 $547,757 1.1615 $6,362 -3.49%

Permit information for 1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/21/2014

*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

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Transportation

Daily traffic map

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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 0.16
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.30
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.35
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.56
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.66
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.66
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.68
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.71
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.81
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.81
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.66
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.71
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.81
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.81
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.81
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.83
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.87
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.90
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.95
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.99
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.71
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 0.83
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.83
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.90
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.04
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.14
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 1.18
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 1.21
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.22
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 1.28

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1902.

What is the total square footage of 1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,367 square feet.

When was 1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 08/31/2018 for $935,000.

What is the assessed value of 1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $1,042,991.

What are the property taxes for 1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1909 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $12,852.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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