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1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 - Property report

Also known as: 1279 Alcatraz Ave

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Property type

Triplex; Double or Duplex with Single Family Home (2300)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$130,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1279 Alcatraz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
Alternate address(es)
3250 Idaho St
Zip code
94702
Neighborhood
Southwest Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
52-1448-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/31/1997
Sale price
$130,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$7,186
Current property tax
$7,099
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
Triplex; Double or Duplex with Single Family Home
Building sq. ft.
4,084
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1965
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
4
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
61 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
86 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/31/1997 $130,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/22/2022 Deed of trust XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/24/2018 Quitclaim Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/31/1997 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX
07/15/1996 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1279 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
$7,186
Current property tax
$7,099
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$583,113
Land value
$65,143
Building value
$517,970

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $583,113 1.2323 $7,186 +4.46%
2024-2025 $571,682 1.2033 $6,879 +1.77%
2023-2024 $560,475 1.206 $6,759 +58.90%
2022-2023 $349,485 1.2172 $4,254 -0.75%
2021-2022 $342,634 1.2508 $4,286 +3.76%
2020-2021 $339,123 1.218 $4,131 +5.74%
2019-2020 $332,475 1.1749 $3,906 -2.40%
2018-2019 $325,958 1.2279 $4,002 +3.20%
2017-2018 $319,568 1.2136 $3,878 +6.57%
2016-2017 $313,303 1.1615 $3,639 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1279 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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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)
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.11
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.11
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.19
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.48
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.57
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.59
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.63
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.63
Global Montessori International School NR Private K-2 6 0.67
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.77
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.11
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.11
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.19
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.48
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.63
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.77
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.77
Anna Yates Elementary School 5 Public K-8 439 0.78
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 0.80
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.02
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 0.48
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 0.77
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 0.77
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 0.83
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.99
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 1.32
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.35
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 1.49
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 1.49
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.53

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Neighbors for 1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA

1267 65th St, Berkeley 940 Folger Ave, Berkeley 824 Folger Ave, Berkeley 1275 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1254 67th St, Berkeley 3134 Mabel St, Berkeley 900 Folger Ave, Berkeley 3246 Idaho St, Berkeley 1274 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 910 Folger Ave, Berkeley 820 Folger Ave, Berkeley 1308 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 3302 Idaho St, Berkeley 3236 Idaho St, Berkeley 3232 Idaho St, Berkeley 1310 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1312 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 1308 66th St, Berkeley 3228 Idaho St, Berkeley 1270 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94706, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

The development at 1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 has a total of 4,084 square feet.

When was 1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 last sold and what was the sale price?

1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 was last sold on 03/31/1997 for $130,000.

What is the assessed value of 1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 is currently assessed at $583,113.

What are the property taxes for 1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

The property taxes for 1279 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 total $7,185.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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