Sunny Urban Homestead! Located on a tree-lined street in one of Berkeley’s most popular areas, where Northbrae and Westbrae come together. Just a few blocks to BART, Jefferson School, Monterey Market, Gioia Pizza, Cafe Roma, Berkeley Horticultural Nursery, the Westbrae Biergarten, Coffee Conscious, and Berkeley Natural Grocery. Classic architectural details galore, including hardwood floors, cast-iron tub, multi-pane windows, fireplace, and cozy built-in dining nook. Tranquil, park-like rear yard with chicken coop, fruit trees, raised beds, storage shed, and plenty of room to relax, garden and play. Large detached garage with wonderful old wood doors, lots of light, new foundation and 220 wiring -- could be perfect for your fantasy ADU conversion or dream workshop. Excellent condition throughout, new paint with relatively new roof, central heat, certified sewer, seismic retrofit, and very low pest report ($190)
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
4,158 sq ftLot Size
$1,601Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Holly Rose•DRE #01010254• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Gillian Leslie•DRE #01741458• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22027933
Feb 2, 2022
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40829259
Jul 27, 2018
Sold
$925,000
$1,285/sq ft
Jul 20, 2018
Pending
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Jul 8, 2018
Listed
$795,000
$1,104/sq ft
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Sunny Urban Homestead! Located on a tree-lined street in one of Berkeley’s most popular areas, where Northbrae and Westbrae come together. Just a few blocks to BART, Jefferson School, Monterey Market, Gioia Pizza, Cafe Roma, Berkeley Horticultural Nursery, the Westbrae Biergarten, Coffee Conscious, and Berkeley Natural Grocery. Classic architectural details galore, including hardwood floors, cast-iron tub, multi-pane windows, fireplace, and cozy built-in dining nook. Tranquil, park-like rear yard with chicken coop, fruit trees, raised beds, storage shed, and plenty of room to relax, garden and play. Large detached garage with wonderful old wood doors, lots of light, new foundation and 220 wiring -- could be perfect for your fantasy ADU conversion or dream workshop. Excellent condition throughout, new paint with relatively new roof, central heat, certified sewer, seismic retrofit, and very low pest report ($190)
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40454013
May 11, 2010
Sold
$555,000
$771/sq ft
Apr 20, 2010
Pending
—
Mar 26, 2010
Price Changed
$565,000
$785/sq ft
Mar 5, 2010
Listed
$595,000
$826/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 2004
Sold
$470,000
$653/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 2000
Sold
$412,500
$573/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20036625
Nov 2, 2000
Sold
$412,000
$572/sq ft
Oct 27, 2000
Listing Removed
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Oct 10, 2000
Listed
$350,000
$486/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,611 (+6.6%)
$315,742 + $736,731
$1,052,473
2024
$13,701 (+2.0%)
$309,551 + $722,286
$1,031,837
2023
$13,437 (+1.4%)
$303,482 + $708,125
$1,011,607
2022
$13,247 (−0.5%)
$291,699 + $680,632
$972,331
2021
$13,308 (+4.5%)
$291,699 + $680,632
$972,331
2020
$12,734 (+2.8%)
$285,980 + $667,287
$953,267
2019
$12,382 (+40.7%)
$283,050 + $660,450
$943,500
2018
$8,801 (+3.8%)
$277,500 + $647,500
$925,000
2017
$8,480 (+2.7%)
$185,177 + $432,081
$617,258
2016
$8,257 (+1.3%)
$185,177 + $432,081
$617,258
2015
$8,154 (+17.5%)
$181,548 + $423,612
$605,160
2014
$6,942 (+15.2%)
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
2013
$6,028 (−1.1%)
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
2012
$6,094 (−5.0%)
$123,000 + $287,000
$410,000
2011
$6,416 (−4.2%)
$127,500 + $297,500
$425,000
2010
$6,697 (−0.9%)
$135,900 + $317,100
$453,000
2009
$6,755 (−5.0%)
$141,000 + $329,000
$470,000
2008
$7,111
$141,000 + $329,000
$470,000
Tax history for 1237 Ordway St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,611 (+6.6%)
$315,742 + $736,731
$1,052,473
2024
$13,701 (+2.0%)
$309,551 + $722,286
$1,031,837
2023
$13,437 (+1.4%)
$303,482 + $708,125
$1,011,607
2022
$13,247 (−0.5%)
$291,699 + $680,632
$972,331
2021
$13,308 (+4.5%)
$291,699 + $680,632
$972,331
2020
$12,734 (+2.8%)
$285,980 + $667,287
$953,267
2019
$12,382 (+40.7%)
$283,050 + $660,450
$943,500
2018
$8,801 (+3.8%)
$277,500 + $647,500
$925,000
2017
$8,480 (+2.7%)
$185,177 + $432,081
$617,258
2016
$8,257 (+1.3%)
$185,177 + $432,081
$617,258
2015
$8,154 (+17.5%)
$181,548 + $423,612
$605,160
2014
$6,942 (+15.2%)
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
2013
$6,028 (−1.1%)
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
2012
$6,094 (−5.0%)
$123,000 + $287,000
$410,000
2011
$6,416 (−4.2%)
$127,500 + $297,500
$425,000
2010
$6,697 (−0.9%)
$135,900 + $317,100
$453,000
2009
$6,755 (−5.0%)
$141,000 + $329,000
$470,000
2008
$7,111
$141,000 + $329,000
$470,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,158 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
060 242702200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1A
Limited Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Limited Two-Family Residential district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of low medium-density residential areas characterized by reasonable open and spacious type of development consistent with the General Plan; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; Allow flexibility in the use of property for residential purposes by permitting two dwelling units on one lot under limited conditions; and Appropriately regulate the rear and side setback areas for the construction of a dwelling unit in areas west of San Pablo Avenue.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Aug 19, 2022 • Final
Minor
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 details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: Storage, Breakfast Nook
Appliances: Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.