Vibrant 1425 Virginia Street: A storybook bungalow blending classic charm, flexibility and opportunity in North Berkeley. This well-kept, two bed, one bath home offers enchanting living filled with natural light, warm character and thoughtful updates. In the living room a stone hearth anchors the fireplace stove with a tapered chimney to the barrel vaulted ceiling over oak floors. A seamless opening to the formal dining room and large bay windows ensure these entertaining rooms are always ready for guests. Past the hall linen storage and tiled floral accents of the period bathroom there are two well-proportioned bedrooms with windowed closets. The kitchen’s contemporary layout includes laundry and decorative blue glass at the eat-in nook window. Open the back patio door and wooden screen to a spacious deck, overlooking a fenced backyard surrounded by lush greenery and a generous raised bed for gardening. The detached studio presents an ideal opportunity for a home office, creative space, potential ADU, or your own “Cottage Industry” project. Additional Features include: Seismic improvements, Attic insulation, Solar (owned), EV Charger, Double pane windows (partial) & HES 10. Near N. Berkeley BART, Bike path, convenient transit. Moments to Cafes, Shops, Parks & Monterey Market.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
3,690 sq ftLot Size
$1,241Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Anne Keller•DRE #01883300• Kai Real Estate
Contact: anne.keller3@gmail.com
Bought with Brian Mccarthy•DRE #02008469• Kai Real Estate
Est. $3,990 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1425 Virginia St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41130821
May 11, 2026
Sold
$1,360,000
$1,241/sq ft
Apr 29, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 14, 2026
Listed
$998,000
$911/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40201023
Sep 22, 2006
Sold
$660,000
$602/sq ft
Sep 7, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Aug 23, 2006
Listed
$649,000
$592/sq ft
+4
Sunny & updated 2/1 with detached studio with bath & kitchen. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, new solar panels, new roof, seismic retrofits, & hot water on demand. A stone's throw from BART with off-street parking. Wonderful & spacious rear yard with deck. OH 8/27 & 9/3 2-5pm
Public Records
Oct 27, 2000
Sold
$393,000
$359/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 10, 1997
Sold
$235,000
$214/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 16, 1988
Sold
$175,000
$160/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,471 (+8.0%)
$270,561 + $631,309
$901,870
2024
$12,473 (+2.0%)
$265,256 + $618,932
$884,188
2023
$12,224 (+1.6%)
$260,057 + $606,800
$866,857
2022
$12,029 (−0.4%)
$249,961 + $583,242
$833,203
2021
$12,072 (+5.0%)
$249,961 + $583,242
$833,203
2020
$11,495 (+3.4%)
$245,060 + $571,808
$816,868
2019
$11,118 (+1.6%)
$242,548 + $565,945
$808,493
2018
$10,947 (+3.7%)
$237,794 + $554,852
$792,646
2017
$10,560 (+2.8%)
$228,563 + $533,314
$761,877
2016
$10,270 (+1.3%)
$228,563 + $533,314
$761,877
2015
$10,141 (+5.9%)
$224,082 + $522,859
$746,941
2014
$9,575 (+11.6%)
$204,000 + $476,000
$680,000
2013
$8,580 (+8.5%)
$204,000 + $476,000
$680,000
2012
$7,909 (−7.1%)
$177,000 + $413,000
$590,000
2011
$8,511 (+0.3%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2010
$8,484 (+9.8%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2009
$7,725 (−6.6%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2008
$8,269
$160,200 + $373,800
$534,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,690 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,073
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
058 214506100
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: Off Street, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, In Kitchen
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.