1109 Cowper St is a 1,089 square foot house on a 5,632 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 07, 2020 for $2,000,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,167,189.
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
5,632 sq ftLot Size
$1,990Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,167,189
$167K since sold in October 2020$98K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.92M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40138591
Feb 10, 2006
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 6, 2003
Sold
$512,000
$470/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 10, 1985
Sold
$85,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,784 (+8.8%)
$662,436 + $1,545,684
$2,208,120
2024
$31,056 (+2.0%)
$649,452 + $1,515,388
$2,164,840
2023
$30,434 (+1.7%)
$636,720 + $1,485,680
$2,122,400
2022
$29,934 (−0.4%)
$612,000 + $1,428,000
$2,040,000
2021
$30,041 (+71.3%)
$612,000 + $1,428,000
$2,040,000
2020
$17,541 (+4.8%)
$600,000 + $1,400,000
$2,000,000
2019
$16,734 (+1.8%)
$378,847 + $692,748
$1,071,595
2018
$16,432 (+3.5%)
$371,420 + $679,168
$1,050,588
2017
$15,876 (+3.8%)
$357,000 + $652,800
$1,009,800
2016
$15,298 (+19.6%)
$357,000 + $652,800
$1,009,800
2015
$12,794 (+20.1%)
$350,000 + $640,000
$990,000
2014
$10,655 (+12.6%)
$186,600 + $435,400
$622,000
2013
$9,461 (−1.8%)
$186,600 + $435,400
$622,000
2012
$9,632 (+0.7%)
$156,000 + $364,000
$520,000
2011
$9,561 (−19.5%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2010
$11,884 (−1.2%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2009
$12,024 (+3.9%)
$222,005 + $518,012
$740,017
2008
$11,569
$222,533 + $519,245
$741,778
Tax history for 1109 Cowper St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,784 (+8.8%)
$662,436 + $1,545,684
$2,208,120
2024
$31,056 (+2.0%)
$649,452 + $1,515,388
$2,164,840
2023
$30,434 (+1.7%)
$636,720 + $1,485,680
$2,122,400
2022
$29,934 (−0.4%)
$612,000 + $1,428,000
$2,040,000
2021
$30,041 (+71.3%)
$612,000 + $1,428,000
$2,040,000
2020
$17,541 (+4.8%)
$600,000 + $1,400,000
$2,000,000
2019
$16,734 (+1.8%)
$378,847 + $692,748
$1,071,595
2018
$16,432 (+3.5%)
$371,420 + $679,168
$1,050,588
2017
$15,876 (+3.8%)
$357,000 + $652,800
$1,009,800
2016
$15,298 (+19.6%)
$357,000 + $652,800
$1,009,800
2015
$12,794 (+20.1%)
$350,000 + $640,000
$990,000
2014
$10,655 (+12.6%)
$186,600 + $435,400
$622,000
2013
$9,461 (−1.8%)
$186,600 + $435,400
$622,000
2012
$9,632 (+0.7%)
$156,000 + $364,000
$520,000
2011
$9,561 (−19.5%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2010
$11,884 (−1.2%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2009
$12,024 (+3.9%)
$222,005 + $518,012
$740,017
2008
$11,569
$222,533 + $519,245
$741,778
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Dec 11, 2025 • Active
Minor
Remove existing roofing materials and install a new class-a roofing assembly.
Roofing
Nov 29, 2022 • Final
Minor
Remove existing roofing materials and install a new roofing assembly.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BRYANT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,089
Building Sq. Ft: 1,089
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: MAP 9 PG 64 BLK E LOT 15
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,632
Legal Lot Number: 15
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1293
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES HOME WITH SL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,089
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,632 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: 1934
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 198201600
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.06M – $2.49M
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