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1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1541 Bancroft Way

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1894

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$1,150,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1541 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
Central Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
56-2001-19

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/13/2015
Sale price
$1,150,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$17,031
Current property tax
$16,945
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
1,648
Stories
1
Year built
1894
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1925
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
67 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
97 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/13/2015 $1,150,000 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXX XXXXXXXX
05/31/2007 $431,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X
07/25/1997 $80,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/16/2021 Deed of trust XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/19/2015 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
03/19/2015 Substitution of Trustee XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
02/13/2015 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
02/13/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX X
03/01/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/31/2007 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
07/25/1997 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X
03/08/1990 Deed XXXXXX, X.&X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1541 Bancroft Way, 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
Base tax
$17,031
Current property tax
$16,945
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,382,081
Land value
$414,624
Building value
$967,457

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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 $1,382,081 1.2323 $17,031 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,354,987 1.2033 $16,305 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,328,421 1.206 $16,021 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,302,374 1.2172 $15,852 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,276,844 1.2508 $15,971 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,263,757 1.218 $15,393 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,238,986 1.1749 $14,557 -2.40%
2018-2019 $1,214,698 1.2279 $14,915 +3.20%
2017-2018 $1,190,881 1.2136 $14,453 +6.57%
2016-2017 $1,167,537 1.1615 $13,561 +95.65%
Permits

Permit information for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

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

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.22
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.22
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.31
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.35
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.39
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.39
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.41
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.51
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.70
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.80
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.22
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.39
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.41
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.49
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.55
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.67
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.70
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.80
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.80
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.82
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.41
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.52
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.67
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.80
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.81
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.81
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.82
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.83
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.00
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.17

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Neighbors for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

1621 Addison St, Berkeley 1537 Addison St, Berkeley 2126 California St, Berkeley 1512 University Ave, Berkeley 1611 Addison St, Berkeley 2022 California St, Berkeley 2020 California St, Berkeley 2122 California St, Berkeley 1639 Addison St, Berkeley 1609 Addison St, Berkeley 2118 California St, Berkeley 1548 University Ave, Berkeley 1644 Addison St, Berkeley 1528 University Ave, Berkeley 2110 California St, Berkeley 1516 University Ave, Berkeley 1633 Addison St, Berkeley 2117 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley 2134 California St, Berkeley 2112 California St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1894.

What is the total square footage of 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,648 square feet.

When was 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 02/13/2015 for $1,150,000.

What is the assessed value of 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $1,382,081.

What are the property taxes for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $17,031.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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