Rarely does a North Berkeley single-level home of this size w/oversized level lot come on market. Spacious rooms + tall ceilings provide excellent natural light, even moonlight on occasion. Only 2 owners! Architectural details: period hardware, arched openings, multi-lite windows & picture window, curved thick moldings, hardwood floors, oak front door. Spacious living room with tiled fireplace flanked by bookshelves, adjoining dining room & entry all have Metro Lighting. Updated kitchen w/lots storage has a large breakfast room w/floor to ceiling cabinet. 4 well sized bedrooms. Mediterranean inspired tile & Mahogany vanity in roomy bath. Separate laundry room. Amazing garden with Maple, Star Magnolia, Pear, Apple, Fig, Plum, Olive, Lemon, Birch trees. Huge backyard is sunny and welcomes the urban farmer with seating deck for dining, flagstone patio, cute shed. The garden has colors, scents and blooms for every season. Located near Berkeley essentials! 4 blks to BART, shops, parks.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
6,120 sq ftLot Size
$1,031Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tracy Mcbride•DRE #01863856• Compass
Bought with Corinne Petit•DRE #02057127• Winkler Real Estate Group
Single level with just a few steps up at the entry. Large rooms throughout with an updated kitchen. Large lovely backyard with fruit trees and a great peaceful feel.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40913627
Sep 3, 2020
Sold
$2,088,888
$972/sq ft
Aug 5, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 23, 2020
Listed
$1,400,000
$652/sq ft
Rarely does a North Berkeley single-level home of this size w/oversized level lot come on market. Spacious rooms + tall ceilings provide excellent natural light, even moonlight on occasion. Only 2 owners! Architectural details: period hardware, arched openings, multi-lite windows & picture window, curved thick moldings, hardwood floors, oak front door. Spacious living room with tiled fireplace flanked by bookshelves, adjoining dining room & entry all have Metro Lighting. Updated kitchen w/lots storage has a large breakfast room w/floor to ceiling cabinet. 4 well sized bedrooms. Mediterranean inspired tile & Mahogany vanity in roomy bath. Separate laundry room. Amazing garden with Maple, Star Magnolia, Pear, Apple, Fig, Plum, Olive, Lemon, Birch trees. Huge backyard is sunny and welcomes the urban farmer with seating deck for dining, flagstone patio, cute shed. The garden has colors, scents and blooms for every season. Located near Berkeley essentials! 4 blks to BART, shops, parks.
Public Records
Sep 30, 1988
Sold
$212,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,740 (−4.6%)
$690,000 + $1,610,000
$2,300,000
2024
$32,226 (+4.5%)
$570,000 + $1,330,000
$1,900,000
2023
$30,840 (+1.7%)
$664,947 + $1,570,934
$2,235,881
2022
$30,321 (−1.1%)
$639,132 + $1,509,944
$2,149,076
2021
$30,674 (+255.5%)
$639,132 + $1,509,944
$2,149,076
2020
$8,628 (+5.8%)
$626,600 + $1,462,200
$2,088,800
2019
$8,157 (+2.5%)
$109,128 + $254,632
$363,760
2018
$7,957 (+3.8%)
$106,988 + $249,639
$356,627
2017
$7,662 (+5.0%)
$102,834 + $239,947
$342,781
2016
$7,296 (+1.8%)
$102,834 + $239,947
$342,781
2015
$7,165 (+2.4%)
$100,818 + $235,243
$336,061
2014
$7,000 (−1.6%)
$97,359 + $227,172
$324,531
2013
$7,116 (+13.6%)
$97,359 + $227,172
$324,531
2012
$6,267 (+2.6%)
$96,920 + $226,146
$323,066
2011
$6,111 (+5.0%)
$95,019 + $221,712
$316,731
2010
$5,819 (−9.2%)
$93,156 + $217,365
$310,521
2009
$6,411 (+7.3%)
$92,461 + $215,742
$308,203
2008
$5,977
$92,681 + $216,255
$308,936
Tax history for 1215 Delaware St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,740 (−4.6%)
$690,000 + $1,610,000
$2,300,000
2024
$32,226 (+4.5%)
$570,000 + $1,330,000
$1,900,000
2023
$30,840 (+1.7%)
$664,947 + $1,570,934
$2,235,881
2022
$30,321 (−1.1%)
$639,132 + $1,509,944
$2,149,076
2021
$30,674 (+255.5%)
$639,132 + $1,509,944
$2,149,076
2020
$8,628 (+5.8%)
$626,600 + $1,462,200
$2,088,800
2019
$8,157 (+2.5%)
$109,128 + $254,632
$363,760
2018
$7,957 (+3.8%)
$106,988 + $249,639
$356,627
2017
$7,662 (+5.0%)
$102,834 + $239,947
$342,781
2016
$7,296 (+1.8%)
$102,834 + $239,947
$342,781
2015
$7,165 (+2.4%)
$100,818 + $235,243
$336,061
2014
$7,000 (−1.6%)
$97,359 + $227,172
$324,531
2013
$7,116 (+13.6%)
$97,359 + $227,172
$324,531
2012
$6,267 (+2.6%)
$96,920 + $226,146
$323,066
2011
$6,111 (+5.0%)
$95,019 + $221,712
$316,731
2010
$5,819 (−9.2%)
$93,156 + $217,365
$310,521
2009
$6,411 (+7.3%)
$92,461 + $215,742
$308,203
2008
$5,977
$92,681 + $216,255
$308,936
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,120 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
2,677
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
058 213401800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
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
Feb 7, 2025 • Final
Plan check
Remodel
Oct 18, 2023 • Final
Pre-app
Construct a new accessory dwelling unit in the rear yard.
ADU
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.