Step into a sanctuary of bromeliads, bamboo and tropical splendor in the heart of northwest Berkeley! The home was renovated throughout in the 2000's by its landscape/artist owner, who upgraded many systems and created a magical back garden filled with rare and unique tropical plants. Classic elements remain such as the beautiful hardwood floors and a coved ceiling in the living room. The split level floor plan is perfect for today's lifestyles, with great separation of spaces and a modern kitchen opening to the back garden. Upstairs there are two generous bedrooms and a full bath surrounding a skylit central hall with high ceilings and storage closets. A large plus room is located downstairs, perfect as a guest room, home office or TV area with direct access to the garden. There is a second full bath and laundry area here, and interior access from the attached garage. Updates include radiant heat and double paned windows throughout, open kitchen with custom hardwood bar, generous cabinetry, tile flooring and counters. Newly constructed eco-friendly rear deck opens to garden with tile patio and stone walkways. Ideal location just steps from the popular Ohlone Greenway and N. Berkeley BART. Close to Monterey Market, 4th street and Gilman District shopping areas.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
3,900 sq ftLot Size
$1,294Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Reichert-burley•DRE #01078832• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Listed by Jack Burley•DRE #02134890• The GRUBB Company
Bought with Gillian Leslie•DRE #01741458• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41097432
Jun 26, 2025
Sold
$1,422,000
$1,161/sq ft
May 29, 2025
Pending
—
May 14, 2025
Listed
$980,000
$800/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 1989
Sold
$156,000
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,843 (+12.2%)
$435,132 + $1,015,308
$1,450,440
2024
$6,096 (+3.4%)
$88,195 + $204,539
$292,734
2023
$5,898 (+3.4%)
$86,466 + $200,529
$286,995
2022
$5,707 (+0.1%)
$83,109 + $192,743
$275,852
2021
$5,699 (+6.0%)
$83,109 + $192,743
$275,852
2020
$5,379 (+4.7%)
$81,480 + $188,964
$270,444
2019
$5,137 (+2.2%)
$80,644 + $187,027
$267,671
2018
$5,024 (+4.2%)
$79,063 + $183,360
$262,423
2017
$4,821 (+4.2%)
$75,994 + $176,242
$252,236
2016
$4,625 (+1.6%)
$75,994 + $176,242
$252,236
2015
$4,550 (+1.2%)
$74,504 + $172,786
$247,290
2014
$4,494 (+1.6%)
$71,948 + $166,858
$238,806
2013
$4,424 (+3.6%)
$71,948 + $166,858
$238,806
2012
$4,270 (+2.8%)
$71,623 + $166,105
$237,728
2011
$4,152 (+0.3%)
$70,218 + $162,848
$233,066
2010
$4,139 (+0.2%)
$68,842 + $159,655
$228,497
2009
$4,131 (+6.6%)
$68,328 + $158,463
$226,791
2008
$3,874
$68,490 + $158,840
$227,330
Tax history for 1294 Delaware St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,843 (+12.2%)
$435,132 + $1,015,308
$1,450,440
2024
$6,096 (+3.4%)
$88,195 + $204,539
$292,734
2023
$5,898 (+3.4%)
$86,466 + $200,529
$286,995
2022
$5,707 (+0.1%)
$83,109 + $192,743
$275,852
2021
$5,699 (+6.0%)
$83,109 + $192,743
$275,852
2020
$5,379 (+4.7%)
$81,480 + $188,964
$270,444
2019
$5,137 (+2.2%)
$80,644 + $187,027
$267,671
2018
$5,024 (+4.2%)
$79,063 + $183,360
$262,423
2017
$4,821 (+4.2%)
$75,994 + $176,242
$252,236
2016
$4,625 (+1.6%)
$75,994 + $176,242
$252,236
2015
$4,550 (+1.2%)
$74,504 + $172,786
$247,290
2014
$4,494 (+1.6%)
$71,948 + $166,858
$238,806
2013
$4,424 (+3.6%)
$71,948 + $166,858
$238,806
2012
$4,270 (+2.8%)
$71,623 + $166,105
$237,728
2011
$4,152 (+0.3%)
$70,218 + $162,848
$233,066
2010
$4,139 (+0.2%)
$68,842 + $159,655
$228,497
2009
$4,131 (+6.6%)
$68,328 + $158,463
$226,791
2008
$3,874
$68,490 + $158,840
$227,330
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1941
Sq. Ft.
968
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
057 208000700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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 Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.