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1537 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1537 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Square Footage745 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,136 sqft (0.071 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,400,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$17,067.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN56-2001-20
Alternative APN
  • 056-2001-020-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area745 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area3,136 sqft (0.071 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1537 BANCROFT WAY
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1645
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK:1 SUBD:SPAULDING TRACT
Legal SubdivisionSPAULDING TRACT
Legal Block1
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3002
Census Tract423000

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 56-2001-20

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1537 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1645
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Aug 30, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Sep 21, 2020Correction Deed
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jul 16, 2020Quit Claim Deed
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 16, 2020
Deed Doc Number2022150270
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1537 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1645
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1537 BANCROFT WAY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124-3216

Mortgage

Document Number0000239593
DateSep 21, 2020
Instrument2020239593
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.65%
Type Change DateOct 01, 2027
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.95%
Max Rate At Change10.9%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate10.9%

August 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateAug 30, 2022
Property Address1537 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1645
Document Number0000150270
Map ReferenceMB 23 PG 77
Instrument DateAug 15, 2022
Instrument2022150270
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$22,540.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1537 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1645

Mortgage

Document Number0000150271
DateAug 30, 2022
Instrument2022150271
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.2%
Type Change DateSep 01, 2029
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).
Min Rate At Change2.95%
Max Rate At Change10.9%
IndexOther
Max Rate10.9%

September 2020: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateSep 21, 2020
Property Address1537 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1645
Document Number0000239592
Instrument DateSep 11, 2020
Instrument239592
Record UpdatedNov 26, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1537 BANCROFT WAY BERKELEY CA 947031645, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1645

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJul 16, 2020
Property Address1537 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1645
Document Number0000168464
Instrument DateJun 08, 2020
Instrument168464
Record UpdatedSep 03, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address1537 BANCROFT WAY BERKELEY CA 947031645, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1645

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$17,067.00 (-8.82%)$1,100,000 (-14.6%) Land $330,000 Building $770,000
2023$18,718.00$1,288,000 Land $386,400 Building $901,600

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