This charming farmhouse bungalow + updated cottage offers privacy, outdoor space, gardens and is perfect for walking/biking to numerous parks, fabulous shopping, and great restaurants. The main home has 2 beds/1 updated bathroom, plus office and laundry. With beautiful wood floors in every room and gorgeous natural light. Updated kitchen has new stone counters, backsplash, sink, dishwasher, gas stove. Original craftsman character and many upgrades - plumbing, windows, electrical. Good in/out flow and completely fenced in, the yard is extremely private with lawn, apple and lemon trees, beautiful wall hedge, garden beds, and large sunny patio. Not visible from the main home, and also fully fenced, is the remodeled studio cottage. Sleekly designed with its own bathroom and kitchen, the cottage is perfect for extended family, visitors, or a truly separated home office. Large gated driveway serves for cottage patio or off street parking. OFFERS DUE MONDAY, 9/21, BY NOON.
Single-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
3,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,130Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Terry Solomon-tilley•DRE #01992351• Compass
Bought with Elic Suazo•DRE #01751791• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40920944
Sep 30, 2020
Sold
$1,200,000
$971/sq ft
Sep 21, 2020
Pending
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Sep 15, 2020
Listed
$829,000
$671/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 23, 2016
Sold
$657,000
$532/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40722226
Feb 24, 2016
Sold
$656,800
$531/sq ft
Jan 19, 2016
Pending
—
Jan 14, 2016
Pending
—
Jan 2, 2016
Price Changed
$615,000
$498/sq ft
Jan 2, 2016
Relisted
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Nov 28, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Nov 12, 2015
Listed
$549,000
$444/sq ft
+20
1920's Berkeley Craftsman in awesome South Berkeley location with tons of potential. Front porch, hardwood floors, and original built-ins add to the charm of this quaint 2 bed, 1 bath home. Nice courtyard and 2 car detached garage-currently a 1 bath studio. Great walk score. Must see!
Public Records
Apr 20, 1989
Sold
$136,500
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 1978
Sold
$10,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,676 (+5.0%)
$397,461 + $990,874
$1,388,335
2024
$19,691 (+6.4%)
$389,671 + $971,452
$1,361,123
2023
$18,512 (+8.2%)
$382,032 + $952,408
$1,334,440
2022
$17,113 (−2.8%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2021
$17,601 (+66.2%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2020
$10,589 (+3.1%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2019
$10,269 (+1.7%)
$213,280 + $497,653
$710,933
2018
$10,099 (+2.8%)
$209,098 + $487,897
$696,995
2017
$9,823 (+138.7%)
$200,980 + $468,955
$669,935
2016
$4,116 (+1.8%)
$200,980 + $468,955
$669,935
2015
$4,042 (+9.4%)
$64,834 + $151,228
$216,062
2014
$3,694 (−13.6%)
$62,610 + $146,039
$208,649
2013
$4,273 (+3.5%)
$62,610 + $146,039
$208,649
2012
$4,129 (+2.9%)
$62,327 + $145,380
$207,707
2011
$4,012 (+0.4%)
$61,105 + $142,529
$203,634
2010
$3,995 (+0.5%)
$59,907 + $139,735
$199,642
2009
$3,973 (+8.0%)
$59,460 + $138,691
$198,151
2008
$3,680
$59,601 + $139,021
$198,622
Tax history for 1301 Blake St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,676 (+5.0%)
$397,461 + $990,874
$1,388,335
2024
$19,691 (+6.4%)
$389,671 + $971,452
$1,361,123
2023
$18,512 (+8.2%)
$382,032 + $952,408
$1,334,440
2022
$17,113 (−2.8%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2021
$17,601 (+66.2%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2020
$10,589 (+3.1%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2019
$10,269 (+1.7%)
$213,280 + $497,653
$710,933
2018
$10,099 (+2.8%)
$209,098 + $487,897
$696,995
2017
$9,823 (+138.7%)
$200,980 + $468,955
$669,935
2016
$4,116 (+1.8%)
$200,980 + $468,955
$669,935
2015
$4,042 (+9.4%)
$64,834 + $151,228
$216,062
2014
$3,694 (−13.6%)
$62,610 + $146,039
$208,649
2013
$4,273 (+3.5%)
$62,610 + $146,039
$208,649
2012
$4,129 (+2.9%)
$62,327 + $145,380
$207,707
2011
$4,012 (+0.4%)
$61,105 + $142,529
$203,634
2010
$3,995 (+0.5%)
$59,907 + $139,735
$199,642
2009
$3,973 (+8.0%)
$59,460 + $138,691
$198,151
2008
$3,680
$59,601 + $139,021
$198,622
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1921
Sq. Ft.
1,236
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 178301700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Converted Garage, Detached, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
Interior Features
Interior Features: Conversion, Studio, Office, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas 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 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.