Vintage Mediterranean with built-in charm. Ready to be updated. Great basic floor plan, w 2 bdrms up & basement extra with attached garage. Both accessed from interior. Parklike back yard w. large Yucca tree!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
3,465 sq ftLot Size
$1,296Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Rita Zwerdling•DRE #00693644• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with (r) Brett Weinstein• REALTY ADVOCATES
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40012069
Redfin Estimate
$1,285,724
$653K since sold in March 2006$3,000 since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 12.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40012069
Jun 10, 2004
Sold
$530,000
$534/sq ft
May 15, 2004
Listing Removed
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May 3, 2004
Listed
$550,000
$554/sq ft
Vintage Mediterranean with built-in charm. Ready to be updated. Great basic floor plan, w 2 bdrms up & basement extra with attached garage. Both accessed from interior. Parklike back yard w. large Yucca tree!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,465 (+8.4%)
$264,678 + $617,583
$882,261
2024
$12,422 (+2.1%)
$259,490 + $605,478
$864,968
2023
$12,171 (+1.7%)
$254,403 + $593,607
$848,010
2022
$11,971 (−0.3%)
$244,526 + $570,562
$815,088
2021
$12,010 (+5.2%)
$244,526 + $570,562
$815,088
2020
$11,419 (+3.6%)
$239,733 + $559,378
$799,111
2019
$11,027 (+1.6%)
$237,276 + $553,644
$790,920
2018
$10,853 (+3.7%)
$232,625 + $542,793
$775,418
2017
$10,469 (+2.9%)
$223,595 + $521,723
$745,318
2016
$10,170 (+1.3%)
$223,595 + $521,723
$745,318
2015
$10,041 (+5.8%)
$219,212 + $511,496
$730,708
2014
$9,491 (+11.9%)
$199,800 + $466,200
$666,000
2013
$8,479 (+9.5%)
$199,800 + $466,200
$666,000
2012
$7,746 (−3.1%)
$172,500 + $402,500
$575,000
2011
$7,993 (+7.1%)
$159,000 + $371,000
$530,000
2010
$7,462 (−0.9%)
$165,600 + $386,400
$552,000
2009
$7,530 (−9.9%)
$153,600 + $358,400
$512,000
2008
$8,357
$153,600 + $358,400
$512,000
Tax history for 1290 Delaware St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,465 (+8.4%)
$264,678 + $617,583
$882,261
2024
$12,422 (+2.1%)
$259,490 + $605,478
$864,968
2023
$12,171 (+1.7%)
$254,403 + $593,607
$848,010
2022
$11,971 (−0.3%)
$244,526 + $570,562
$815,088
2021
$12,010 (+5.2%)
$244,526 + $570,562
$815,088
2020
$11,419 (+3.6%)
$239,733 + $559,378
$799,111
2019
$11,027 (+1.6%)
$237,276 + $553,644
$790,920
2018
$10,853 (+3.7%)
$232,625 + $542,793
$775,418
2017
$10,469 (+2.9%)
$223,595 + $521,723
$745,318
2016
$10,170 (+1.3%)
$223,595 + $521,723
$745,318
2015
$10,041 (+5.8%)
$219,212 + $511,496
$730,708
2014
$9,491 (+11.9%)
$199,800 + $466,200
$666,000
2013
$8,479 (+9.5%)
$199,800 + $466,200
$666,000
2012
$7,746 (−3.1%)
$172,500 + $402,500
$575,000
2011
$7,993 (+7.1%)
$159,000 + $371,000
$530,000
2010
$7,462 (−0.9%)
$165,600 + $386,400
$552,000
2009
$7,530 (−9.9%)
$153,600 + $358,400
$512,000
2008
$8,357
$153,600 + $358,400
$512,000
*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-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
Jun 12, 2025 • Final
Minor
Roofing
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: REESE
Living Sq. Ft: 992
Building Sq. Ft: 992
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,465
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0795
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 992
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,465 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1941
County: Alameda County
APN: 057 208000500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
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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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
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.22M – $1.48M
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