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1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1521 Francisco St

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Property type

Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400)

Year built

1926

Acreage

1.61

Sale price

$940,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1521 Francisco St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Alternate address(es)
1523 Francisco St
1525 Francisco St
1527 Francisco St
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
58-2151-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/23/2014
Sale price
$940,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,483
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
4,264
Stories
20
Year built
1926
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
16
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
40
Lot
Acreage
1.61
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
67 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
99 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/23/2014 $940,000 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX X
10/22/2003 $780,000 XXX, XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/21/2022 Deed of trust XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/11/2022 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
01/11/2022 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/09/2015 Reconveyance XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/09/2015 Substitution of Trustee XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/08/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX
12/08/2014 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
12/08/2014 Grant Deed X XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
06/03/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXX
05/23/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1521 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
Property tax
$14,483
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,175,300
Land value
$352,590
Building value
$822,710

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,152,260 1.2323 $14,199 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,129,672 1.2033 $13,593 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,107,526 1.206 $13,357 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,085,811 1.2172 $13,216 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,064,530 1.2508 $13,315 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,053,617 1.218 $12,833 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,032,965 1.1749 $12,136 -2.40%
2018-2019 $1,012,717 1.2279 $12,435 +3.20%
2017-2018 $992,864 1.2136 $12,049 +6.58%
2016-2017 $973,397 1.1615 $11,306 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/13/2018

*Most recent permit on record 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

FEMA flood zones
X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.35
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.37
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.40
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.40
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.43
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.53
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.55
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.56
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.57
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.61
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.35
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.40
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.43
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.51
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.54
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.55
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.56
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.57
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.74
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.87
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.56
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.56
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.56
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.57
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.61
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.74
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.87
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.87
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.00
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.17

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Neighbors for 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA

1708 California St, Berkeley 1508 Francisco St, Berkeley 1526 Francisco St, Berkeley 1515 Francisco St, Berkeley 1712 California St, Berkeley 1712 Eola St, Berkeley 1537 Delaware St, Berkeley 1517 Francisco St, Berkeley 1512 Francisco St, Berkeley 1522 Francisco St, Berkeley 1719 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1529 Francisco St, Berkeley 1510 Virginia St, Berkeley 1451 Virginia St, Berkeley 1611 9th St, Berkeley 1508 Virginia St, Berkeley 1544 Virginia St, Berkeley 1721 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1541 Francisco St, Berkeley 1525 Delaware St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94702, 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 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 4,264 square feet.

When was 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 05/23/2014 for $940,000.

What is the assessed value of 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $1,152,260.

What are the property taxes for 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1521 Francisco Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $14,199.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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