Travel seven minutes by bicycle to the west, and you’ll find yourself at Berkeley’s beautiful waterfront—seven minutes to the east, and you’ll arrive at prestigious UC Berkeley. Such access to amazing amenities in an urban setting is hard to find, and it’s one of the many things that make 1245 Berkeley Way so special. This 4-unit (2, 1BR and 2 Studios, all with updated kitchens and bathrooms) investment opportunity sits on an impressive 7,900 square-foot lot that features verdant, mature landscaping as well as a 2-car garage that’s ripe for AUD redevelopment. The building is currently leased to four, quality tenants, grossing the current owners $10,000 per month in revenue. Should any of these tenants move out though, close proximity to popular grocery stores (Trader Joe’s), major retailers (Target), essential public transit (North Berkeley BART), and entertaining nightlife mean any future vacancies will be short lived.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1898Year Built
7,879 sq ftLot Size
Listed by JOEY WANG•DRE #01890931• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Bought with ALEX MICHAS•DRE #01942824• Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40786276
Aug 9, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Aug 7, 2017
Sold
$1,610,000
Jun 20, 2017
Listed
$1,395,000
SDMLS #301752436
Aug 7, 2017
Sold
$1,610,000
Jun 20, 2017
Listed
$1,395,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,945 (+9.0%)
$559,758 + $1,306,102
$1,865,860
2024
$29,319 (+2.9%)
$548,786 + $1,280,502
$1,829,288
2023
$28,494 (+2.6%)
$538,028 + $1,255,399
$1,793,427
2022
$27,773 (−6.3%)
$517,140 + $1,206,660
$1,723,800
2021
$29,648 (+11.5%)
$517,140 + $1,206,660
$1,723,800
2020
$26,589 (+3.4%)
$507,000 + $1,183,000
$1,690,000
2019
$25,723 (+1.8%)
$520,200 + $1,154,844
$1,675,044
2018
$25,278 (+321.3%)
$510,000 + $1,132,200
$1,642,200
2017
$5,999 (+8.1%)
$54,082 + $14,154
$68,236
2016
$5,549 (+2.5%)
$54,082 + $14,154
$68,236
2015
$5,415 (+2.2%)
$53,021 + $13,876
$66,897
2014
$5,300 (+8.4%)
$51,202 + $13,400
$64,602
2013
$4,891 (+3.1%)
$51,202 + $13,400
$64,602
2012
$4,746 (+3.4%)
$50,971 + $13,340
$64,311
2011
$4,591 (+1.3%)
$49,971 + $13,078
$63,049
2010
$4,535 (+0.8%)
$48,992 + $12,822
$61,814
2009
$4,498 (+13.0%)
$48,625 + $12,726
$61,351
2008
$3,981
$48,741 + $12,756
$61,497
Tax history for 1245 Berkeley Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,945 (+9.0%)
$559,758 + $1,306,102
$1,865,860
2024
$29,319 (+2.9%)
$548,786 + $1,280,502
$1,829,288
2023
$28,494 (+2.6%)
$538,028 + $1,255,399
$1,793,427
2022
$27,773 (−6.3%)
$517,140 + $1,206,660
$1,723,800
2021
$29,648 (+11.5%)
$517,140 + $1,206,660
$1,723,800
2020
$26,589 (+3.4%)
$507,000 + $1,183,000
$1,690,000
2019
$25,723 (+1.8%)
$520,200 + $1,154,844
$1,675,044
2018
$25,278 (+321.3%)
$510,000 + $1,132,200
$1,642,200
2017
$5,999 (+8.1%)
$54,082 + $14,154
$68,236
2016
$5,549 (+2.5%)
$54,082 + $14,154
$68,236
2015
$5,415 (+2.2%)
$53,021 + $13,876
$66,897
2014
$5,300 (+8.4%)
$51,202 + $13,400
$64,602
2013
$4,891 (+3.1%)
$51,202 + $13,400
$64,602
2012
$4,746 (+3.4%)
$50,971 + $13,340
$64,311
2011
$4,591 (+1.3%)
$49,971 + $13,078
$63,049
2010
$4,535 (+0.8%)
$48,992 + $12,822
$61,814
2009
$4,498 (+13.0%)
$48,625 + $12,726
$61,351
2008
$3,981
$48,741 + $12,756
$61,497
*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
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,879 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
2,585
Year built
1898
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
057 208101600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
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
Mar 5, 2024 • Final
Minor
Remove and replace a gas water heater in the laundry room.
Plumbing
Water heater
Sep 19, 2023 • Final
Minor
Remove and replace a tankless gas water heater on a building.
Gas
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 & Garage Information
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Total: 4
Tenant Pays: Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
Lot Features: Back Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Year Built: 1898
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Area: 7879.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 7879.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Location
Location Information
Directions: Chestnut and Berkeley Way Cross Street: Chestnut St.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,585
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,879 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Alameda County
APN: 057 208101600
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.57M – $1.91M
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