Sophisticated bungalow in super convenient location, Poet's Corner. Updated and improved with spacious formal rooms and an eat-in kitchen. A versatile floor plan offers two full bedrooms and a bonus room which can be used as an extension of the primary suite, adjoined sibling bedrooms or home office. A flat grassy area in the backyard with brick patio is adorned with succulents and tea lights makes for great evening entertainment. In addition an edible garden contains lemon and lime trees plus raised vegetable beds to harvest your own farm to table experience. The single car garage is full of potential as a possible ADU or simply use as additional storage. Bikescore is a perfect 100 and Walkscore 95, near so MUCH! 10 minute stroll to N.Berk Bart, groceries, dining and parks within minutes from front door. https://tinyurl.com/y7m2fddo
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
3,700 sq ftLot Size
$1,177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Anita Becker•DRE #01316805• Compass
Listed by Maria Cavallo-merrion•DRE #01493849• Compass
Bought with Leslie Bandy•DRE #01990425• Red Oak Realty
Good location one block off of University Avenue directly across the street from realm charter school. The Home has the feeling of being refreshed throughout, do not miss the freshly laid floors. Long driveway with 1 car detached garage behind home.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40924638
Nov 6, 2020
Sold
$1,180,000
$986/sq ft
Oct 14, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 9, 2020
Listed
$925,000
$773/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40608712
May 14, 2013
Sold
$672,000
$561/sq ft
Apr 9, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 29, 2013
Listed
$595,000
$497/sq ft
+10
Come be amazed at the spacious floor plan and floor to ceiling remodel that make this 1197 s/f Berkeley Cottage one of a kind. Features like custom paint, crown molding, custom light fixtures and beautiful hardwood floors throughout add to its unique charm. OPEN HOUSE 4/7/13 11-4pm
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40580077
Jan 29, 2013
Sold
$349,000
$292/sq ft
Oct 16, 2012
Pending
—
Oct 9, 2012
Price Changed
$450,000
$376/sq ft
Jul 31, 2012
Relisted
—
Jul 16, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 2, 2012
Listed
$515,000
$430/sq ft
Nice 3 bedroom 1full bath home. Near UC Berkeley, shopping and transportation. Berkeley Unified School Dist. across the street. Sold as-is! Join us for OPEN HOUSE!! 10/13/2012 2pm to 5pm also showing today 10/11/2012 at 4:30pm
Public Records
Dec 5, 2012
Sold
$349,000
$292/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,343 (+7.5%)
$383,176 + $894,078
$1,277,254
2024
$17,997 (+2.3%)
$383,176 + $894,078
$1,277,254
2023
$17,588 (+1.9%)
$375,664 + $876,551
$1,252,215
2022
$17,264 (−2.4%)
$361,080 + $842,520
$1,203,600
2021
$17,682 (+53.0%)
$361,080 + $842,520
$1,203,600
2020
$11,560 (+3.5%)
$354,000 + $826,000
$1,180,000
2019
$11,172 (+1.7%)
$226,993 + $529,651
$756,644
2018
$10,982 (+3.7%)
$222,544 + $519,269
$741,813
2017
$10,594 (+3.0%)
$213,903 + $499,108
$713,011
2016
$10,282 (+1.4%)
$213,903 + $499,108
$713,011
2015
$10,142 (+0.7%)
$209,710 + $489,324
$699,034
2014
$10,073 (+65.7%)
$202,515 + $472,535
$675,050
2013
$6,080 (−6.7%)
$202,515 + $472,535
$675,050
2012
$6,519 (+2.4%)
$104,700 + $244,300
$349,000
2011
$6,366 (+0.5%)
$122,769 + $278,801
$401,570
2010
$6,333 (−0.3%)
$120,363 + $273,335
$393,698
2009
$6,351 (+287.2%)
$119,463 + $271,293
$390,756
2008
$1,640
$119,747 + $271,938
$391,685
Tax history for 1242 Addison St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,343 (+7.5%)
$383,176 + $894,078
$1,277,254
2024
$17,997 (+2.3%)
$383,176 + $894,078
$1,277,254
2023
$17,588 (+1.9%)
$375,664 + $876,551
$1,252,215
2022
$17,264 (−2.4%)
$361,080 + $842,520
$1,203,600
2021
$17,682 (+53.0%)
$361,080 + $842,520
$1,203,600
2020
$11,560 (+3.5%)
$354,000 + $826,000
$1,180,000
2019
$11,172 (+1.7%)
$226,993 + $529,651
$756,644
2018
$10,982 (+3.7%)
$222,544 + $519,269
$741,813
2017
$10,594 (+3.0%)
$213,903 + $499,108
$713,011
2016
$10,282 (+1.4%)
$213,903 + $499,108
$713,011
2015
$10,142 (+0.7%)
$209,710 + $489,324
$699,034
2014
$10,073 (+65.7%)
$202,515 + $472,535
$675,050
2013
$6,080 (−6.7%)
$202,515 + $472,535
$675,050
2012
$6,519 (+2.4%)
$104,700 + $244,300
$349,000
2011
$6,366 (+0.5%)
$122,769 + $278,801
$401,570
2010
$6,333 (−0.3%)
$120,363 + $273,335
$393,698
2009
$6,351 (+287.2%)
$119,463 + $271,293
$390,756
2008
$1,640
$119,747 + $271,938
$391,685
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,700
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
1,197
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 198900500
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 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
Nov 4, 2024 • Final
Minor
Work on a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.