Enjoy easy living in this extensively updated Mediterranean-style bungalow in Berkeley’s Poet’s Corner district. Offering an inviting, open layout that allows conversation, friends, and food to flow effortlessly from kitchen to dining to living and outdoors. Its kitchen underwent a top-to-bottom remodel in 2020-21. Its primary bedroom suite serves up style and comfort with a newly remodeled bath and and walk-in closet. Engineered hardwood flooring throughout the living spaces adds warmth and sophistication. Its cozy and bright third bedroom is absolutely perfect for a home office, guest room, or media room. The home is situated on a 5,320 square foot lot with much of it dedicated to its private, fenced-in backyard. The yard’s south-facing exposure, stone-paved patio areas, and drip-irrigated grassy zones make for low-maintenance year-round enjoyment. A detached garage structure offers possibilities for storage, or a potential ADU. The San Pablo and Dwight Avenue commercial village is just around the corner and offers an exciting variety of restaurants, cafés, local shops, and Berkeley’s iconic Ecology Center. Berkeley Bowl West & San Pablo Park are also near. The neighborhood is one of the Bay Area's most transit sensible with 2 BART stations 1.6 miles near. Bike Score™ 91.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,320 sq ftLot Size
$1,457Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Elic Suazo•DRE #01751791• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Stephanie Pascal•DRE #01987037• Nova Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41022699
May 1, 2023
Sold
$1,342,000
$1,288/sq ft
Apr 11, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 29, 2023
Listed
$1,025,000
$984/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40826955
Aug 3, 2018
Sold
$970,000
$931/sq ft
Jul 5, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 20, 2018
Listed
$899,000
$863/sq ft
+7
Beautiful Bungalow style home. Home has been updated throughout. 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. With a bonus room and bathroom with permits unknown. Indoor laundry area. Located in SW Berkeley. Close to schools shopping and much more. Great Backyard perfect for entertaining. Must stop by and see this home. Great opportunity to make this your dream home.
MLSListings #ML81711012
Aug 3, 2018
Sold
$970,000
$931/sq ft
Jul 5, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 19, 2018
Listed
$899,000
$863/sq ft
+7
Beautiful Bungalow style home. Home has been updated throughout. 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. With a bonus room and bathroom with permits unknown. Indoor laundry area. Located in SW Berkeley. Close to schools shopping and much more. Great Backyard perfect for entertaining. Must stop by and see this home. Great opportunity to make this your dream home.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40091225
Sep 30, 2005
Sold
$556,000
$534/sq ft
Aug 10, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2005
Listed
$550,000
$528/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,866 (+6.8%)
$427,239 + $996,891
$1,424,130
2024
$18,596 (+26.7%)
$418,865 + $977,351
$1,396,216
2023
$14,679 (+1.5%)
$410,652 + $958,188
$1,368,840
2022
$14,455 (−0.4%)
$305,890 + $713,744
$1,019,634
2021
$14,514 (+4.8%)
$305,890 + $713,744
$1,019,634
2020
$13,852 (+3.1%)
$299,892 + $699,750
$999,642
2019
$13,432 (+38.9%)
$296,820 + $692,580
$989,400
2018
$9,667 (+3.7%)
$291,000 + $679,000
$970,000
2017
$9,320 (+3.0%)
$196,396 + $458,259
$654,655
2016
$9,050 (+1.3%)
$196,396 + $458,259
$654,655
2015
$8,933 (+16.7%)
$192,547 + $449,276
$641,823
2014
$7,653 (+14.6%)
$157,500 + $367,500
$525,000
2013
$6,680 (+12.8%)
$157,500 + $367,500
$525,000
2012
$5,921 (−9.4%)
$132,000 + $308,000
$440,000
2011
$6,534 (+0.4%)
$117,000 + $273,000
$390,000
2010
$6,508 (−0.9%)
$132,600 + $309,400
$442,000
2009
$6,567 (−19.2%)
$132,600 + $309,400
$442,000
2008
$8,132
$132,600 + $309,400
$442,000
Tax history for 1118 Blake St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,866 (+6.8%)
$427,239 + $996,891
$1,424,130
2024
$18,596 (+26.7%)
$418,865 + $977,351
$1,396,216
2023
$14,679 (+1.5%)
$410,652 + $958,188
$1,368,840
2022
$14,455 (−0.4%)
$305,890 + $713,744
$1,019,634
2021
$14,514 (+4.8%)
$305,890 + $713,744
$1,019,634
2020
$13,852 (+3.1%)
$299,892 + $699,750
$999,642
2019
$13,432 (+38.9%)
$296,820 + $692,580
$989,400
2018
$9,667 (+3.7%)
$291,000 + $679,000
$970,000
2017
$9,320 (+3.0%)
$196,396 + $458,259
$654,655
2016
$9,050 (+1.3%)
$196,396 + $458,259
$654,655
2015
$8,933 (+16.7%)
$192,547 + $449,276
$641,823
2014
$7,653 (+14.6%)
$157,500 + $367,500
$525,000
2013
$6,680 (+12.8%)
$157,500 + $367,500
$525,000
2012
$5,921 (−9.4%)
$132,000 + $308,000
$440,000
2011
$6,534 (+0.4%)
$117,000 + $273,000
$390,000
2010
$6,508 (−0.9%)
$132,600 + $309,400
$442,000
2009
$6,567 (−19.2%)
$132,600 + $309,400
$442,000
2008
$8,132
$132,600 + $309,400
$442,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,320 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
1,042
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 178402100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Nov 28, 2022 • Final
Minor
Replace the existing furnace and install a new air conditioning unit.
HVAC
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 information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.