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1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

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Sale date 02/13/2015
Sale price $1,150,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $16,945

Lot & Building Information for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

Building sqft 1,648
Building class Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)
Acreage 0.11
Units 2
Year built 1894
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

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About 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1894 and has a total of 1,648 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,382,081, the tax amount paid for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $17,031.

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

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

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/13/2015 $1,150,000
05/31/2007 $431,000
07/25/1997 $80,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/16/2021 Deed of trust 04/01/2051
03/19/2015 Reconveyance
03/19/2015 Substitution of Trustee
02/13/2015 Deed of Trust 03/01/2045
02/13/2015 Grant Deed
03/01/2013 Deed of Trust 03/01/2043
05/31/2007 Deed
07/25/1997 Deed
03/08/1990 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $17,031
Current property tax $16,945
Market value $1,382,081

Assessment History for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,470,000
8.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$949
4.4% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$1,020,000
-4.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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 79 0.81

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Neighbors for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1621 Addison St, Berkeley 1,271
1537 Addison St, Berkeley 1,784 07/09/2013
2126 California St, Berkeley 4,454 04/26/1989 $282,909
1512 University Ave, Berkeley 7,207 02/10/1999
1611 Addison St, Berkeley 1,131 11/06/2012
2022 California St, Berkeley 919 11/25/2015 $650,000
2020 California St, Berkeley 2,033 02/11/1998
2122 California St, Berkeley 2,770 12/11/2006
1639 Addison St, Berkeley 2,009 04/24/1995 $286,000
1609 Addison St, Berkeley 4,797 11/07/2024
2118 California St, Berkeley 4,528 12/13/1995 $111,000
1548 University Ave, Berkeley 4,800 08/02/2024 $5,000,000
1644 Addison St, Berkeley 1,422 01/27/2016
1528 University Ave, Berkeley 2,979 11/02/1992 $235,000
2110 California St, Berkeley 1,385 01/02/2024
1516 University Ave, Berkeley 3,130 06/29/2015
1633 Addison St, Berkeley 3,074 02/27/2004 $140,000
2117 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley 1,374 06/06/2024 $2,050,000
2134 California St, Berkeley 1,108 05/16/2019
2112 California St, Berkeley 2,450

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