This 1920’s cozy cottage has huge appeal! Desirable open floor plan with light-filled living/dining room & kitchen. Newly installed stove & refrigerator. Master bedroom suite overlooks pretty rear garden. Second bedroom has convenient ½ bath.Hardwood floors throughout & freshly painted inside & out. Large full basement has plus room (home office? work shop? art studio?)laundry room, impressive storage room & garage for parking! Enjoy the rear patio for al fresco dining with friends & family. Garden in the raised beds (your own urban farm)for fresh vegetables and harvest your own mini orchard for apples, oranges & pears. A wonderful urban retreat! Only a few blocks to N.Berkeley BART. Located close to Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley Way Mini Park, shops, restaurants & cafes .So easy to leave your car at home. Open Sunday 11/5 2-4:30 pm!
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
2,800 sq ftLot Size
$1,558Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by LESLIE EASTERDAY•DRE #00833300• COMPASS
Bought with Kristina McCann•DRE #01455328• Alain Pinel, REALTORS®
Source:Greater Lansing AoR #40802015
Redfin Estimate
$984,619
$109K since sold in August 2020$10K since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29011555
May 14, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Sep 25, 1998
Sold
$108,000
$171/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28117036
Sep 9, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Dec 22, 1997
Sold
$84,000
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,985 (+8.8%)
$290,146 + $677,009
$967,155
2024
$13,774 (+2.1%)
$284,459 + $663,739
$948,198
2023
$13,495 (+1.7%)
$278,883 + $650,727
$929,610
2022
$13,269 (−0.3%)
$268,056 + $625,464
$893,520
2021
$13,310 (+16.6%)
$268,056 + $625,464
$893,520
2020
$11,413 (+3.9%)
$262,800 + $613,200
$876,000
2019
$10,986 (+1.7%)
$227,847 + $531,644
$759,491
2018
$10,808 (+25.7%)
$223,380 + $521,220
$744,600
2017
$8,598 (+3.5%)
$169,312 + $395,062
$564,374
2016
$8,310 (+1.4%)
$169,312 + $395,062
$564,374
2015
$8,198 (+32.5%)
$165,993 + $387,317
$553,310
2014
$6,186 (−0.7%)
$113,267 + $264,290
$377,557
2013
$6,230 (+3.7%)
$113,267 + $264,290
$377,557
2012
$6,008 (+2.4%)
$112,756 + $263,097
$375,853
2011
$5,868 (+1.1%)
$110,546 + $257,940
$368,486
2010
$5,803 (−1.1%)
$108,378 + $252,883
$361,261
2009
$5,868 (+4.8%)
$107,569 + $250,994
$358,563
2008
$5,597
$107,825 + $251,591
$359,416
Tax history for 1165 Virginia St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,985 (+8.8%)
$290,146 + $677,009
$967,155
2024
$13,774 (+2.1%)
$284,459 + $663,739
$948,198
2023
$13,495 (+1.7%)
$278,883 + $650,727
$929,610
2022
$13,269 (−0.3%)
$268,056 + $625,464
$893,520
2021
$13,310 (+16.6%)
$268,056 + $625,464
$893,520
2020
$11,413 (+3.9%)
$262,800 + $613,200
$876,000
2019
$10,986 (+1.7%)
$227,847 + $531,644
$759,491
2018
$10,808 (+25.7%)
$223,380 + $521,220
$744,600
2017
$8,598 (+3.5%)
$169,312 + $395,062
$564,374
2016
$8,310 (+1.4%)
$169,312 + $395,062
$564,374
2015
$8,198 (+32.5%)
$165,993 + $387,317
$553,310
2014
$6,186 (−0.7%)
$113,267 + $264,290
$377,557
2013
$6,230 (+3.7%)
$113,267 + $264,290
$377,557
2012
$6,008 (+2.4%)
$112,756 + $263,097
$375,853
2011
$5,868 (+1.1%)
$110,546 + $257,940
$368,486
2010
$5,803 (−1.1%)
$108,378 + $252,883
$361,261
2009
$5,868 (+4.8%)
$107,569 + $250,994
$358,563
2008
$5,597
$107,825 + $251,591
$359,416
*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
Sep 28, 2021 • Final
Minor
HVAC
Oct 26, 2020 • Final
Minor
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: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KEYSTONE
Living Sq. Ft: 632
Building Sq. Ft: 632
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,800
Legal Lot Number: 20
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0643
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 632
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 229003300
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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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
4/10 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
$936,000 – $1.13M
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