1409 Alcatraz Ave

1,609 Sq. Ft.
$963 / Sq. Ft.
1,609
Sq. Ft.
$963
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Inspiring Berkeley Craftsman! Loaded with original character, thoughtful upgrades, and artistic touches, this home on a tree-lined street in the Berkeley flats has it all! Imagine a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a discrete office that also includes a charming studio in-law, an attached garage, a spacious basement, and a sunny fenced yard filled with mature fruit trees. 90 Walkscore®; 92 Bikescore®. Excellent floor plan with entry foyer, sunlit living room, open-concept skylit kitchen with vaulted ceiling,...Inspiring Berkeley Craftsman! Loaded with original character, thoughtful upgrades, and artistic touches, this home on a tree-lined street in the Berkeley flats has it all! Imagine a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a discrete office that also includes a charming studio in-law, an attached garage, a spacious basement, and a sunny fenced yard filled with mature fruit trees. 90 Walkscore®; 92 Bikescore®. Excellent floor plan with entry foyer, sunlit living room, open-concept skylit kitchen with vaulted ceiling, Caesarstone counters & Bertazzoni induction range. Enjoy a primary suite with full bath, and a 2nd full bath with Heath tile & custom vanity. The office tucked at the back of the house makes working from home a delight. The in-law was extensively upgraded in 2023 with a custom kitchen, and new hardwood floors. Owner has made quality improvements throughout, including newer roof, dual pane windows, electrical panel, newly poured driveway, enclosed garage with automatic door, and extensive landscaping with redwood fences, flagstone patio, and drip irrigation. Both the exterior and interior have been freshly painted. The list goes on...it's all done, so you can relax and enjoy!
  1. Listed by Tracy Davis • DRE #01366511 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 1409 Alcatraz Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
SOUTH BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached
LISTING UPDATED: 10/23/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1409 Alcatraz Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41111839
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,900 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Tracy Davis, DRE #01366511

Sold By Red Oak Realty, Emma Morris, DRE #01323364

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Building Information for 1409 Alcatraz Avenue

Stories1Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,900 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,617 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,554

Property Taxes

$1,063

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1409 Alcatraz Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: In-Law Unit
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: In-Law Quarters
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4900
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4900.0
  • Model: Craftsman
  • Roof: Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1609
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
  • Yard Description: Garden/Play
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Acres: 0.11
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: GPS
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 52-1519-12
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1409 Alcatraz Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 22, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41111839

$1,550,000
Oct 22, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41111839

$1,550,000
Oct 16, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918384178

$1,550,000

+6.0% / yr

Oct 1, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41111839

Oct 1, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41111839

Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41111839

$1,125,000
Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41111839

$1,125,000
Dec 12, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #105118081

$411,000
Dec 12, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #105118081

$411,000
Dec 12, 2002

Sold

MLSListings #CC11162772

$411,000
Dec 12, 2002

Sold

RESFAR #22034607

$411,000
Dec 12, 2002

Sold

RESFAR #11162772

$411,000
Dec 12, 2002

Sold

EBRD #22034607

$411,000
Dec 12, 2002

Sold

EBRD #11162772

$411,000
Dec 12, 2002

Sold

MLSListings #EB22034607

$411,000
Nov 13, 2002

Pending

RESFAR #11162772

Nov 13, 2002

Pending

EBRD #22034607

Nov 13, 2002

Pending

EBRD #11162772

Nov 13, 2002

Pending

MLSListings #EB22034607

Nov 13, 2002

Pending

MLSListings #CC11162772

Nov 13, 2002

Pending

RESFAR #22034607

Oct 22, 2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11162772

$399,000
Oct 22, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB22034607

$399,000
Oct 22, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC11162772

$399,000
Oct 22, 2002

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #22034607

$399,000
Oct 22, 2002

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11162772

$399,000
Oct 22, 2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #22034607

$399,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/22/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41111839

$1,550,000
10/22/2025

Sold

EBRD #41111839

$1,550,000
10/16/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918384178

$1,550,000

+6.0% / yr

10/01/2025

Pending

EBRD #41111839

10/01/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41111839

09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41111839

$1,125,000
09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41111839

$1,125,000
12/12/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #105118081

$411,000
12/12/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #105118081

$411,000
12/12/2002

Sold

MLSListings #CC11162772

$411,000
12/12/2002

Sold

RESFAR #22034607

$411,000
12/12/2002

Sold

RESFAR #11162772

$411,000
12/12/2002

Sold

EBRD #22034607

$411,000
12/12/2002

Sold

EBRD #11162772

$411,000
12/12/2002

Sold

MLSListings #EB22034607

$411,000
11/13/2002

Pending

RESFAR #11162772

11/13/2002

Pending

EBRD #22034607

11/13/2002

Pending

EBRD #11162772

11/13/2002

Pending

MLSListings #EB22034607

11/13/2002

Pending

MLSListings #CC11162772

11/13/2002

Pending

RESFAR #22034607

10/22/2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11162772

$399,000
10/22/2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB22034607

$399,000
10/22/2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC11162772

$399,000
10/22/2002

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #22034607

$399,000
10/22/2002

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11162772

$399,000
10/22/2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #22034607

$399,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1409 Alcatraz Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$178,563Additions$416,647Total$595,210
Tax Record2025$12,754 ($1,063 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,168 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,168 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,900 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1925CountyALAMEDAAPN52-1519-12

Schools near 1409 Alcatraz Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Tracy Davis, DRE #01366511

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