Adorable West Berk bungalow. Tastefully remodeled eat-in kit. Remodeled spa-like bath. Wonderful yard w/room for an urban garden. Walkscore of 74 "Very Walkable" Just blocks from Caffe Trieste, Paisan, & just over half a mile from Berkeley Bowl West & BART. Live here and leave the car at home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
4,940 sq ftLot Size
$1,184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carla Buffington•DRE #01344049• Compass
Bought with Charity Ankrum•DRE #01443289• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40629768
Oct 4, 2013
Sold
$680,750
$645/sq ft
Sep 18, 2013
Pending
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Sep 2, 2013
Listed
$545,000
$516/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40311853
Dec 13, 2007
Sold
$582,000
$551/sq ft
Nov 30, 2007
Listing Removed
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Nov 30, 2007
Listed
$549,000
$520/sq ft
Adorable shiplap cottage with beautiful back yard. Garage used as studio
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23008049
May 1, 2003
Sold
$427,000
$404/sq ft
Mar 27, 2003
Listing Removed
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Mar 11, 2003
Listed
$425,000
$402/sq ft
Charming Bungalow w/old world detailing. Spacious rooms. Formal dining room. Large garden w/deck & patio in quet neighborhoodLarge detached garage w/skylights
Public Records
Nov 25, 1998
Sold
$250,000
$237/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28117415
Nov 25, 1998
Sold
$249,285
$236/sq ft
Oct 28, 1998
Listing Removed
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Oct 14, 1998
Listed
$219,000
$207/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 1991
Sold
$184,000
$174/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,101 (+8.9%)
$255,327 + $636,817
$892,144
2024
$12,950 (+2.1%)
$250,322 + $624,334
$874,656
2023
$12,687 (+1.7%)
$245,415 + $612,095
$857,510
2022
$12,474 (−0.3%)
$235,887 + $588,330
$824,217
2021
$12,511 (+5.4%)
$235,887 + $588,330
$824,217
2020
$11,875 (+3.7%)
$231,263 + $576,798
$808,061
2019
$11,447 (+1.6%)
$228,892 + $570,885
$799,777
2018
$11,264 (+2.9%)
$224,406 + $559,695
$784,101
2017
$10,947 (+8.0%)
$215,694 + $537,967
$753,661
2016
$10,133 (+3.7%)
$215,694 + $537,967
$753,661
2015
$9,769 (+0.5%)
$211,465 + $493,419
$704,884
2014
$9,718 (+50.3%)
$204,210 + $476,490
$680,700
2013
$6,465 (+2.1%)
$204,210 + $476,490
$680,700
2012
$6,333 (−9.3%)
$126,000 + $294,000
$420,000
2011
$6,985 (−11.4%)
$126,000 + $294,000
$420,000
2010
$7,888 (−1.0%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2009
$7,972 (−2.9%)
$164,700 + $384,300
$549,000
2008
$8,209
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
Tax history for 1213 Blake St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,101 (+8.9%)
$255,327 + $636,817
$892,144
2024
$12,950 (+2.1%)
$250,322 + $624,334
$874,656
2023
$12,687 (+1.7%)
$245,415 + $612,095
$857,510
2022
$12,474 (−0.3%)
$235,887 + $588,330
$824,217
2021
$12,511 (+5.4%)
$235,887 + $588,330
$824,217
2020
$11,875 (+3.7%)
$231,263 + $576,798
$808,061
2019
$11,447 (+1.6%)
$228,892 + $570,885
$799,777
2018
$11,264 (+2.9%)
$224,406 + $559,695
$784,101
2017
$10,947 (+8.0%)
$215,694 + $537,967
$753,661
2016
$10,133 (+3.7%)
$215,694 + $537,967
$753,661
2015
$9,769 (+0.5%)
$211,465 + $493,419
$704,884
2014
$9,718 (+50.3%)
$204,210 + $476,490
$680,700
2013
$6,465 (+2.1%)
$204,210 + $476,490
$680,700
2012
$6,333 (−9.3%)
$126,000 + $294,000
$420,000
2011
$6,985 (−11.4%)
$126,000 + $294,000
$420,000
2010
$7,888 (−1.0%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2009
$7,972 (−2.9%)
$164,700 + $384,300
$549,000
2008
$8,209
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,927 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 178201100
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2013. This data may not match public records. Learn more.