This charming, light-filled home is in a perfect location. Just three blocks to North Berkeley BART, Googlebus, Berkeley Lab, and other tech company shuttles, plus it's a stone's throw to Hopkins/Monterey shops, restaurants, parks, UC Berkeley campus and downtown. It's an easy walk or quick bike ride to everything. Three Bedrooms, one remodeled bath,( plus plumbing for a toilet in the garage). Beautiful refinished random plank hardwood floors in living and dining area. Remodeled kitchen with new range & dishwasher by Thermador. Huge backyard with Casita, as featured in Sunset Magazine May 1949. Possible ADU. Attached garage used as recording studio, insulated for sound reduction. Dual-pane windows, copper plumbing, and freshly painted interior.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5,984 sq ftLot Size
$1,196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by RICHARD MORRISON•DRE #00933822• MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY
Bought with MISCHA LORRAINE•DRE #01858312• GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Nice curb appeal and feels as though it has been maintained well. Nice size yard with an outdoor room w/fireplace.Seems that it could use some cosmetic updating.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40092620
Aug 30, 2005
Sold
$700,000
$520/sq ft
Jul 31, 2005
Listing Removed
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Jul 7, 2005
Listed
$699,888
$520/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,586 (+7.1%)
$433,505 + $1,011,513
$1,445,018
2024
$19,213 (+2.0%)
$425,005 + $991,679
$1,416,684
2023
$18,840 (+1.5%)
$416,673 + $972,237
$1,388,910
2022
$18,564 (−0.5%)
$400,495 + $934,490
$1,334,985
2021
$18,648 (+4.7%)
$400,495 + $934,490
$1,334,985
2020
$17,810 (+41.1%)
$392,643 + $916,167
$1,308,810
2019
$12,622 (+1.6%)
$388,620 + $906,780
$1,295,400
2018
$12,425 (+3.6%)
$268,245 + $625,905
$894,150
2017
$11,991 (+2.8%)
$257,830 + $601,604
$859,434
2016
$11,660 (+1.3%)
$257,830 + $601,604
$859,434
2015
$11,511 (+1.0%)
$252,775 + $589,810
$842,585
2014
$11,401 (+12.4%)
$244,103 + $569,574
$813,677
2013
$10,140 (+8.9%)
$244,103 + $569,574
$813,677
2012
$9,312 (−4.7%)
$210,000 + $490,000
$700,000
2011
$9,770 (+5.5%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2010
$9,262 (−0.9%)
$206,400 + $481,600
$688,000
2009
$9,346 (−4.6%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2008
$9,795
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
Tax history for 1261 Delaware St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,586 (+7.1%)
$433,505 + $1,011,513
$1,445,018
2024
$19,213 (+2.0%)
$425,005 + $991,679
$1,416,684
2023
$18,840 (+1.5%)
$416,673 + $972,237
$1,388,910
2022
$18,564 (−0.5%)
$400,495 + $934,490
$1,334,985
2021
$18,648 (+4.7%)
$400,495 + $934,490
$1,334,985
2020
$17,810 (+41.1%)
$392,643 + $916,167
$1,308,810
2019
$12,622 (+1.6%)
$388,620 + $906,780
$1,295,400
2018
$12,425 (+3.6%)
$268,245 + $625,905
$894,150
2017
$11,991 (+2.8%)
$257,830 + $601,604
$859,434
2016
$11,660 (+1.3%)
$257,830 + $601,604
$859,434
2015
$11,511 (+1.0%)
$252,775 + $589,810
$842,585
2014
$11,401 (+12.4%)
$244,103 + $569,574
$813,677
2013
$10,140 (+8.9%)
$244,103 + $569,574
$813,677
2012
$9,312 (−4.7%)
$210,000 + $490,000
$700,000
2011
$9,770 (+5.5%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2010
$9,262 (−0.9%)
$206,400 + $481,600
$688,000
2009
$9,346 (−4.6%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2008
$9,795
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,984 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
1,346
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
058 213501200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Guest, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Pool Features
Pool Features: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Year Built: 1940
Living Area: 1346.0
Levels: Multi/Split
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Area: 5984.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 5984.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Location
Location Information
Directions: Sacramento to Delaware Cross Street: Chestnut St.
Utility Information
Sewer: Shared Septic, Septic Tank
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,346
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,984 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Alameda County
APN: 058 213501200
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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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
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.53M – $1.85M
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