Nestled in the coveted Rose Knoll neighborhood (affectionately known as Edith Heights), this confection of a home offers the perfect balance of vintage character and modern comfort. It is ideally located in the sweet spot midway between Monterey Market and the North Shattuck shopping district, Period details, including glass-front storage and beautiful mullioned windows, hardwood floors, and lots of natural light create a warm, airy atmosphere. The flexible floor plan ensures versatile living spaces and a cozy loft office provides a surprise vista. Outside, a charming pocket garden offers a private retreat, With its mix of charm, convenience, and character, this is truly the perfect place to call home. For jazz afficianados, Paul Desmond owned this house in the 20s and Dave Brubeck was a frequent visitor as they put together the Dave Brubeck Quartet. A bit of trivia never hurt...
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
3,652 sq ftLot Size
$1,352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Canavan•DRE #01015527• THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Bought with Eleanor Ridge•DRE #02217753• District Homes
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41079527
Dec 23, 2024
Sold
$1,650,000
$1,377/sq ft
Dec 4, 2024
Pending
—
Nov 22, 2024
Listed
$925,000
$772/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,800 (+500.7%)
$504,900 + $1,178,100
$1,683,000
2024
$3,962 (+4.4%)
$495,000 + $1,155,000
$1,650,000
2023
$3,795 (+5.0%)
$53,600 + $50,215
$103,815
2022
$3,614
$51,519 + $48,265
$99,784
2021
$3,616 (−10.3%)
$51,519 + $48,265
$99,784
2020
$4,031 (+6.1%)
$50,509 + $47,319
$97,828
2019
$3,800 (+3.1%)
$49,991 + $46,834
$96,825
2018
$3,684 (+4.6%)
$49,011 + $45,916
$94,927
2017
$3,523 (+6.0%)
$47,108 + $44,133
$91,241
2016
$3,323 (+2.2%)
$47,108 + $44,133
$91,241
2015
$3,252 (+2.3%)
$46,184 + $43,268
$89,452
2014
$3,178 (+6.4%)
$44,600 + $41,783
$86,383
2013
$2,986 (+3.2%)
$44,600 + $41,783
$86,383
2012
$2,894 (+3.8%)
$44,398 + $41,595
$85,993
2011
$2,789 (+0.4%)
$43,528 + $40,779
$84,307
2010
$2,778 (+1.2%)
$42,674 + $39,980
$82,654
2009
$2,744 (+11.1%)
$42,355 + $39,681
$82,036
2008
$2,471
$42,456 + $39,775
$82,231
Tax history for 1420 Edith St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,800 (+500.7%)
$504,900 + $1,178,100
$1,683,000
2024
$3,962 (+4.4%)
$495,000 + $1,155,000
$1,650,000
2023
$3,795 (+5.0%)
$53,600 + $50,215
$103,815
2022
$3,614
$51,519 + $48,265
$99,784
2021
$3,616 (−10.3%)
$51,519 + $48,265
$99,784
2020
$4,031 (+6.1%)
$50,509 + $47,319
$97,828
2019
$3,800 (+3.1%)
$49,991 + $46,834
$96,825
2018
$3,684 (+4.6%)
$49,011 + $45,916
$94,927
2017
$3,523 (+6.0%)
$47,108 + $44,133
$91,241
2016
$3,323 (+2.2%)
$47,108 + $44,133
$91,241
2015
$3,252 (+2.3%)
$46,184 + $43,268
$89,452
2014
$3,178 (+6.4%)
$44,600 + $41,783
$86,383
2013
$2,986 (+3.2%)
$44,600 + $41,783
$86,383
2012
$2,894 (+3.8%)
$44,398 + $41,595
$85,993
2011
$2,789 (+0.4%)
$43,528 + $40,779
$84,307
2010
$2,778 (+1.2%)
$42,674 + $39,980
$82,654
2009
$2,744 (+11.1%)
$42,355 + $39,681
$82,036
2008
$2,471
$42,456 + $39,775
$82,231
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,652 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
1,198
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
059 228204100
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Undersized Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Window
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