A one-of-a-kind home in Berkeley. Each room with its own individual character and purpose. Home was remodeled extensively creating the unique feel that goes along with this diverse neighborhood. Relax in your peaceful master bedroom, throw a formal dinner party in your beautiful dining room and living room, host game night in your downstairs bar/entertainment room. Enjoy your private backyard oasis and relax in your sauna. Attend virtual classes or work remotely from your private study. Put your guests up in their own space. A 15-minute walk to downtown (Berkeley Rep, the library, YMCA, farmers market), West Berkeley (more restaurants, cafes, Aquatic Park) and North Berkeley BART. Minutes away from bus lines and freeways. A neighborhood where neighbors look out for each other and hang out together. Truly unique in every respect.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,059Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jesse Gutierrez•DRE #01187448• Vision Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40421919
Oct 3, 2009
Sold
$543,000
$336/sq ft
Aug 10, 2009
Listing Removed
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Aug 7, 2009
Contingent
—
Jul 29, 2009
Listed
$499,900
$310/sq ft
Loaded with tons of Berkeley charm, centrally located to all amenities, freeways, and schools. Over 1600 sq ft of living and garage on large lot, you can't go wrong with the price.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,253 (+8.7%)
$457,080 + $1,066,521
$1,523,601
2024
$21,387 (+2.0%)
$448,121 + $1,045,617
$1,493,738
2023
$20,960 (+1.7%)
$439,336 + $1,025,119
$1,464,455
2022
$20,618 (−0.4%)
$422,280 + $985,320
$1,407,600
2021
$20,691 (+89.8%)
$422,280 + $985,320
$1,407,600
2020
$10,902 (+5.1%)
$414,000 + $966,000
$1,380,000
2019
$10,376 (+1.9%)
$192,261 + $448,609
$640,870
2018
$10,183 (+3.7%)
$188,491 + $439,813
$628,304
2017
$9,821 (+4.0%)
$181,174 + $422,739
$603,913
2016
$9,443 (+1.4%)
$181,174 + $422,739
$603,913
2015
$9,309 (+1.0%)
$177,622 + $414,453
$592,075
2014
$9,221 (−0.8%)
$171,530 + $400,237
$571,767
2013
$9,295 (+3.7%)
$171,530 + $400,237
$571,767
2012
$8,962 (+2.1%)
$170,756 + $398,432
$569,188
2011
$8,777 (−6.5%)
$167,409 + $390,621
$558,030
2010
$9,383 (+205.5%)
$164,126 + $382,962
$547,088
2009
$3,071 (+13.0%)
$162,900 + $380,100
$543,000
2008
$2,718
$22,086 + $27,417
$49,503
Tax history for 1401 Channing Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,253 (+8.7%)
$457,080 + $1,066,521
$1,523,601
2024
$21,387 (+2.0%)
$448,121 + $1,045,617
$1,493,738
2023
$20,960 (+1.7%)
$439,336 + $1,025,119
$1,464,455
2022
$20,618 (−0.4%)
$422,280 + $985,320
$1,407,600
2021
$20,691 (+89.8%)
$422,280 + $985,320
$1,407,600
2020
$10,902 (+5.1%)
$414,000 + $966,000
$1,380,000
2019
$10,376 (+1.9%)
$192,261 + $448,609
$640,870
2018
$10,183 (+3.7%)
$188,491 + $439,813
$628,304
2017
$9,821 (+4.0%)
$181,174 + $422,739
$603,913
2016
$9,443 (+1.4%)
$181,174 + $422,739
$603,913
2015
$9,309 (+1.0%)
$177,622 + $414,453
$592,075
2014
$9,221 (−0.8%)
$171,530 + $400,237
$571,767
2013
$9,295 (+3.7%)
$171,530 + $400,237
$571,767
2012
$8,962 (+2.1%)
$170,756 + $398,432
$569,188
2011
$8,777 (−6.5%)
$167,409 + $390,621
$558,030
2010
$9,383 (+205.5%)
$164,126 + $382,962
$547,088
2009
$3,071 (+13.0%)
$162,900 + $380,100
$543,000
2008
$2,718
$22,086 + $27,417
$49,503
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,614
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 191602400
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
Jan 17, 2024 • Final
Minor
Roofing
Jun 28, 2022 • Final
Minor
Electrical
Solar
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub, Skylight
Room Information
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Other
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning, Insert
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Bitumen
Building Information
Style: Craftsman
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,614
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 646453
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.0918
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: Resi
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Berkeley Unified
High School District: Berkeley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,614
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 191602400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Schools
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.62M – $1.97M
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