Tucked behind a wall of blooming trumpet vines resides this charming post war North Berkeley home. It’s recently painted exterior is wrapped by a beautifully landscaped garden and backyard entertaining patio. The interior of the house is two stories with a cohesive and smart floor plan. The living, dining and kitchen are all on the main level and circular in their flow. The quarter-sawn oak floors have been meticulously refinished on the main floor, newer dual pane windows installed and a classically appointed wood-burning fireplace. The dining room is open to the kitchen; which has celadon tile counters, maple cabinets and an adorable nook for wine/beverage storage. The upper story has the two spacious bedrooms and an updated full bath both off a central hallway. There is ample storage upstairs with large closets and extra linen storage in the hall. There is an attached one-car garage with laundry area as well as off street parking in the driveway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
2,116 sq ftLot Size
$1,150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Arechiga•DRE #01388149• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Unhei Kang•DRE #01825446• The Grubb Co. Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40788329
Aug 29, 2017
Sold
$970,000
$933/sq ft
Jul 20, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 7, 2017
Listed
$749,000
$720/sq ft
Tucked behind a wall of blooming trumpet vines resides this charming post war North Berkeley home. It’s recently painted exterior is wrapped by a beautifully landscaped garden and backyard entertaining patio. The interior of the house is two stories with a cohesive and smart floor plan. The living, dining and kitchen are all on the main level and circular in their flow. The quarter-sawn oak floors have been meticulously refinished on the main floor, newer dual pane windows installed and a classically appointed wood-burning fireplace. The dining room is open to the kitchen; which has celadon tile counters, maple cabinets and an adorable nook for wine/beverage storage. The upper story has the two spacious bedrooms and an updated full bath both off a central hallway. There is ample storage upstairs with large closets and extra linen storage in the hall. There is an attached one-car garage with laundry area as well as off street parking in the driveway.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40618072
Aug 2, 2013
Sold
$579,000
$557/sq ft
Jun 30, 2013
Pending
—
Jun 8, 2013
Listed
$579,000
$557/sq ft
Charming and very convenient two-bedroom house, two blocks from No. Berkeley BART, on bus line to UC Berkeley (15 minutes by bus), less than ten minues' walk from Monterey Market, Acme Bakery, Cedar Rose Park, Ohlone Greenway and many other north Berkeley amenities.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40325095
Apr 8, 2008
Sold
$629,000
$605/sq ft
Mar 6, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 2008
Listed
$629,000
$605/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40045032
Nov 30, 2004
Sold
$589,000
$566/sq ft
Oct 21, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Oct 8, 2004
Listed
$539,000
$518/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 1993
Sold
$190,000
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 30, 1987
Sold
$129,500
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,113 (+7.4%)
$337,722 + $788,020
$1,125,742
2024
$15,009 (+2.0%)
$331,102 + $772,572
$1,103,674
2023
$14,716 (+1.5%)
$324,610 + $757,424
$1,082,034
2022
$14,496 (−0.4%)
$312,007 + $728,017
$1,040,024
2021
$14,558 (+4.8%)
$312,007 + $728,017
$1,040,024
2020
$13,894 (+3.1%)
$305,890 + $713,744
$1,019,634
2019
$13,473 (+1.5%)
$302,756 + $706,431
$1,009,187
2018
$13,274 (+52.5%)
$296,820 + $692,580
$989,400
2017
$8,703 (+3.0%)
$183,468 + $428,094
$611,562
2016
$8,447 (+1.3%)
$183,468 + $428,094
$611,562
2015
$8,337 (+0.4%)
$179,871 + $419,700
$599,571
2014
$8,306 (−5.3%)
$173,700 + $405,300
$579,000
2013
$8,768 (+5.1%)
$173,700 + $405,300
$579,000
2012
$8,342 (−5.2%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2011
$8,797 (+11.8%)
$174,000 + $406,000
$580,000
2010
$7,866 (−0.9%)
$187,500 + $437,500
$625,000
2009
$7,937 (−9.5%)
$165,900 + $387,100
$553,000
2008
$8,773
$165,900 + $387,100
$553,000
Tax history for 1379 Cedar St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,113 (+7.4%)
$337,722 + $788,020
$1,125,742
2024
$15,009 (+2.0%)
$331,102 + $772,572
$1,103,674
2023
$14,716 (+1.5%)
$324,610 + $757,424
$1,082,034
2022
$14,496 (−0.4%)
$312,007 + $728,017
$1,040,024
2021
$14,558 (+4.8%)
$312,007 + $728,017
$1,040,024
2020
$13,894 (+3.1%)
$305,890 + $713,744
$1,019,634
2019
$13,473 (+1.5%)
$302,756 + $706,431
$1,009,187
2018
$13,274 (+52.5%)
$296,820 + $692,580
$989,400
2017
$8,703 (+3.0%)
$183,468 + $428,094
$611,562
2016
$8,447 (+1.3%)
$183,468 + $428,094
$611,562
2015
$8,337 (+0.4%)
$179,871 + $419,700
$599,571
2014
$8,306 (−5.3%)
$173,700 + $405,300
$579,000
2013
$8,768 (+5.1%)
$173,700 + $405,300
$579,000
2012
$8,342 (−5.2%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2011
$8,797 (+11.8%)
$174,000 + $406,000
$580,000
2010
$7,866 (−0.9%)
$187,500 + $437,500
$625,000
2009
$7,937 (−9.5%)
$165,900 + $387,100
$553,000
2008
$8,773
$165,900 + $387,100
$553,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,116 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1943
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
059 228605200
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2017. This data may not match public records. Learn more.