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1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley

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Sale date 02/04/2010
Sale price $417,263
Current property tax $5,692

Lot & Building Information for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley

Building sqft 2,580
Building class Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)
Acreage 0.11
Units 2
Year built 1907
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Multiple-Family Residential (R-3)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1907 and has a total of 2,580 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $468,882, the tax amount paid for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $5,778.

When was 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold?

1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 06/20/2025.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/04/2010 $417,263
10/17/2001 $275,000
09/07/2000 $17,500
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/20/2025 Trust Transfer Deed
02/04/2010 Deed
10/17/2001 Deed
04/09/2001 Deed
09/07/2000 Deed
02/27/1998 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,778
Current property tax $5,692
Market value $468,882

Assessment History for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, 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 $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%

Permits for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, 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)
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

Nearest middle schools

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

Nearest high schools

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

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Neighbors for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 1520 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3308 California St, Berkeley 2,377 03/30/2022 $235,500
1522 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 991 12/07/2020
1444 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 5,591 01/25/2010 $450,000
1438 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1,767 09/10/2012
1618 62nd St, Berkeley 1,246 08/27/2002 $80,000
3334 California St, Berkeley 1,774
1524 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1,002 08/28/2025 $533,000
1414 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1,025 05/20/2005 $480,000
1308 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1,206 01/14/2025
1622 62nd St, Berkeley 2,588 05/05/2025 $1,210,000
1416 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1,466 07/23/1992 $115,000
1514 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 2,093 02/06/2024
1312 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1,553 03/01/2021
1310 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1,750 02/15/2013
1518 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 2,414 09/07/2001
3320 California St, Berkeley 1,863 12/24/2020
3302 California St, Berkeley 2,836 06/09/1999 $195,000
3342 California St, Berkeley 3,235 03/18/2003
1600 62nd St, Berkeley 1,420 05/13/2024 $700,000
1408 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1,194 09/07/2021

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