1239 Berkeley Way is a 2,784 square foot multi-family home on a 4,894 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 03, 1998 for $329,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,401,269.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
4,894 sq ftLot Size
$503Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,401,269
$1.1M since sold in November 1998$13K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.64M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41134640
Jul 17, 2026
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 3, 1998
Sold
$329,000
$118/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28116231
Aug 21, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
May 1, 1991
Sold
$215,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 1989
Sold
$192,500
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,676 (+14.7%)
$157,818 + $368,242
$526,060
2024
$11,052 (+2.4%)
$154,724 + $361,022
$515,746
2023
$10,791 (+2.5%)
$151,691 + $353,945
$505,636
2022
$10,524 (+0.3%)
$145,801 + $340,203
$486,004
2021
$10,497 (+7.6%)
$145,801 + $340,203
$486,004
2020
$9,753 (+6.4%)
$142,943 + $333,534
$476,477
2019
$9,170 (+2.2%)
$141,477 + $330,114
$471,591
2018
$8,975 (+4.0%)
$138,704 + $323,642
$462,346
2017
$8,634 (+4.9%)
$133,319 + $311,077
$444,396
2016
$8,227 (+1.6%)
$133,319 + $311,077
$444,396
2015
$8,101 (−1.9%)
$130,705 + $304,979
$435,684
2014
$8,261 (+0.2%)
$126,220 + $294,514
$420,734
2013
$8,244 (+3.7%)
$126,220 + $294,514
$420,734
2012
$7,951 (+2.4%)
$125,651 + $293,185
$418,836
2011
$7,762 (+1.4%)
$123,187 + $287,437
$410,624
2010
$7,658 (−1.0%)
$120,772 + $281,801
$402,573
2009
$7,734 (+5.4%)
$119,870 + $279,697
$399,567
2008
$7,338
$120,155 + $280,362
$400,517
Tax history for 1239 Berkeley Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,676 (+14.7%)
$157,818 + $368,242
$526,060
2024
$11,052 (+2.4%)
$154,724 + $361,022
$515,746
2023
$10,791 (+2.5%)
$151,691 + $353,945
$505,636
2022
$10,524 (+0.3%)
$145,801 + $340,203
$486,004
2021
$10,497 (+7.6%)
$145,801 + $340,203
$486,004
2020
$9,753 (+6.4%)
$142,943 + $333,534
$476,477
2019
$9,170 (+2.2%)
$141,477 + $330,114
$471,591
2018
$8,975 (+4.0%)
$138,704 + $323,642
$462,346
2017
$8,634 (+4.9%)
$133,319 + $311,077
$444,396
2016
$8,227 (+1.6%)
$133,319 + $311,077
$444,396
2015
$8,101 (−1.9%)
$130,705 + $304,979
$435,684
2014
$8,261 (+0.2%)
$126,220 + $294,514
$420,734
2013
$8,244 (+3.7%)
$126,220 + $294,514
$420,734
2012
$7,951 (+2.4%)
$125,651 + $293,185
$418,836
2011
$7,762 (+1.4%)
$123,187 + $287,437
$410,624
2010
$7,658 (−1.0%)
$120,772 + $281,801
$402,573
2009
$7,734 (+5.4%)
$119,870 + $279,697
$399,567
2008
$7,338
$120,155 + $280,362
$400,517
*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-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Feb 7, 2020 • Active
Plan check
Remodel
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Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KELLERSBERGERS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,784
Building Sq. Ft: 2,784
# of Units: 4
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: PART OF LOT 64
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,894
Legal Lot Number: 64
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1124
County Use Description: FOUR LIVING UNITS; E.G. FOURPL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,784
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,894 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1921
County: Alameda County
APN: 057 208101700
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 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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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94702
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Berkeley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$1.33M – $1.61M
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