NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1516 Alcatraz Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $866,000 - $1,025,020

2 Beds
1 Bath
972 Sq Ft
$994/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 11, 2021

Last sale price $950,000 $977 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,633/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • Tandem Parking

About This Home

As of February 2021

South Berkeley Bungalow full of charm with 2++bedrooms. large living room with hardwood floors, dual pane windows and lots of natural sunlight, hardwood floors, tray ceiling with crown moldings. Spacious kitchen recently refreshed with new quartz counter tops, light fixtures, stainless steele range stove, dishwasher and painted cabinets. Finished basement with bonus rooms offering lots of extra useable space for an ADU, office or flexspace. Plenty of offstreet tandem parking and a large backyard with mature fruit trees. Ideal for commuting via public transportation, driving, biking or walking. Minutes away from the South Berkeley farmers market, Bart, South Berkeley Bowl and good eats. 3D mattaport link:

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maya Karpinski

Keller Williams Rlty East Bay License #01811372 Listed on: 12/16/2020

Keller Williams Rlty East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Burton Louie

Compass License #01231888

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,240

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 3,334 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52143823

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,240

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1907
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Property is in between Sacramento and Adeline
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Coin Operated, Dryer, Inside, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3334
  • Parcel Number: 52143823
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2020
Closed on
Feb 4, 2021
Sold by
Capristo Socorro L
Bought by
Clark Nicholas Said
Seller's Agent
Maya Karpinski
Keller Williams Rlty East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Burton Louie
Compass
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
5.67%
Current Estimated Value
$966,505

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,505
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.39%
Original Mortgage
$984,200
Outstanding Balance
$888,846
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$77,659

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2005
Sold by
Capristo Francisco F
Bought by
Capristo Socorro J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2001
Sold by
Phillips Jack and Phillips Margaret
Bought by
Capristo Socorro I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,450
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2000
Sold by
Espinoza Jesus and Cabrera Sylvia
Bought by
Phillips Jack and Phillips Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
8.24%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Clark Nicholas Said $950,000 Chicago Title Company
Capristo Socorro J -- Chicago Title
Capristo Socorro I $295,000 Placer Title Company
Phillips Jack $160,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Clark Nicholas Said $984,200
Previous Owner Capristo Socorro I $20,000
Previous Owner Capristo Socorro I $292,500
Previous Owner Capristo Socorro I $265,450
Previous Owner Phillips Jack $128,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $950,000 -- --
02/11/2021 02/11/21 Sold $950,000 0.0% $977 / Sq Ft
01/11/2021 01/11/21 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2021 01/08/21 Price Changed $950,000 +5.7% $977 / Sq Ft
12/16/2020 12/16/20 For Sale $899,000 -- $925 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $15,240 $970,895 $293,315 $684,580
2023 $14,923 $958,728 $287,566 $671,162
2022 $14,654 $932,930 $281,928 $658,002
2021 $8,027 $381,944 $116,683 $272,261
2020 $7,467 $384,957 $115,487 $269,470
2019 $7,032 $377,410 $113,223 $264,187
2018 $6,883 $370,011 $111,003 $259,008
2017 $6,622 $362,758 $108,827 $253,931
2016 $6,314 $355,648 $106,694 $248,954
2015 $6,216 $350,307 $105,092 $245,215
2014 $6,136 $343,447 $103,034 $240,413
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Maya Karpinski

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Maya Karpinski

    Keller Williams Rlty East Bay

    (510) 904-7346

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Maya Karpinski
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  • Burton Louie

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Burton Louie

    Compass

    (415) 794-4506

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Burton Louie
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40931414

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1438-023-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 South Berkeley

1516 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1516 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 16 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $966,505, approximately $994 per square foot. This property was built in 1907. 1516 Alcatraz Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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