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1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 - Property report

Also known as: 1253 Francisco St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1890

Acreage

1.12

Sale price

$830,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1253 Francisco St
Berkeley, CA 94702
Zip code
94702
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
58-2136-16

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/21/2014
Sale price
$830,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$12,538
Current property tax
$12,452
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,640
Stories
15
Year built
1890
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1915
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
1.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
66 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/21/2014 $830,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/10/1992 $117,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX X XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/14/2025 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/18/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/21/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/21/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/19/2014 Assignment (Deed of Trust) XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX X XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX X
06/13/2007 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
10/12/2006 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
09/04/2002 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX X
03/28/2001 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
04/28/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1253 Francisco Street, 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
$12,538
Current property tax
$12,452
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,017,447
Land value
$305,234
Building value
$712,213

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $997,501 1.2323 $12,292 +4.46%
2024-2025 $977,947 1.2033 $11,768 +1.77%
2023-2024 $958,774 1.206 $11,563 +1.06%
2022-2023 $939,974 1.2172 $11,441 -0.74%
2021-2022 $921,548 1.2508 $11,527 +3.76%
2020-2021 $912,103 1.218 $11,109 +5.74%
2019-2020 $894,224 1.1749 $10,506 -2.40%
2018-2019 $876,695 1.2279 $10,765 +3.20%
2017-2018 $859,505 1.2136 $10,431 +6.57%
2016-2017 $842,657 1.1615 $9,787 -3.49%

Permit information for 1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/14/2017

*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

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.21
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.31
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.31
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.41
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.45
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.61
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.61
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.63
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School 8 Public K-5 364 0.68
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.84
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.21
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.31
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.31
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.45
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.58
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.61
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.63
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.68
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.77
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.84
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.21
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.58
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.58
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.68
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.69
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.84
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.90
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.90
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.01
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.25

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702?

The development at 1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 was built in 1890.

What is the total square footage of 1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 has a total of 1,640 square feet.

When was 1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 last sold and what was the sale price?

1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 was last sold on 08/21/2014 for $830,000.

What is the assessed value of 1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 is currently assessed at $997,501.

What are the property taxes for 1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702?

The property taxes for 1253 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 total $12,292.

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