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1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1520 Alcatraz Ave

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1907

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$417,263

General Information

Address
Primary address
1520 Alcatraz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
52-1438-27

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/04/2010
Sale price
$417,263
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$5,778
Current property tax
$5,692
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
2,580
Year built
1907
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple-Family Residential (R-3)
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

Ownership information for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/04/2010 $417,263 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/17/2001 $275,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
09/07/2000 $17,500 XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/20/2025 Trust Transfer Deed XX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XX
02/04/2010 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX
10/17/2001 Deed XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
04/09/2001 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX
09/07/2000 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX X
02/27/1998 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1520 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
Base tax
$5,778
Current property tax
$5,692
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$468,882
Land value
$122,985
Building value
$345,897

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $468,882 1.2323 $5,778 +4.46%
2024-2025 $459,692 1.2033 $5,531 +1.77%
2023-2024 $450,680 1.206 $5,435 +1.06%
2022-2023 $441,846 1.2172 $5,378 -0.74%
2021-2022 $433,182 1.2508 $5,418 +3.75%
2020-2021 $428,743 1.218 $5,222 +5.74%
2019-2020 $420,339 1.1749 $4,939 -2.40%
2018-2019 $412,101 1.2279 $5,060 +3.20%
2017-2018 $404,023 1.2136 $4,903 +6.57%
2016-2017 $396,103 1.1615 $4,601 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, 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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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 0.33
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.37
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.37
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.39
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.43
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.67
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.69
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.70
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.82
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.82
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.37
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.37
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.43
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.69
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.70
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.75
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.82
Anna Yates Elementary School 5 Public K-8 439 0.84
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.88
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 1.00
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.69
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 0.69
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.70
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.86
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 0.90
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.17
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.27
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 1.31
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.32
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 1.35

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Neighbors for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA

3308 California St, Berkeley 1522 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1444 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1438 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1618 62nd St, Berkeley 3334 California St, Berkeley 1524 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1414 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1308 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1622 62nd St, Berkeley 1416 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1514 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1312 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1310 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1518 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 3320 California St, Berkeley 3302 California St, Berkeley 3342 California St, Berkeley 1600 62nd St, Berkeley 1408 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, 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 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1907.

What is the total square footage of 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 2,580 square feet.

When was 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 02/04/2010 for $417,263.

What is the assessed value of 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $468,882.

What are the property taxes for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $5,778.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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