While technically a condo, this freestanding house with no HOA dues packs a big punch. Lovingly cared for by the same owner for the past 26 years, 1434 Berkeley Way offers all the romance of North Berkeley living; walking distance to lots of local shops and restaurants and close to BART make it a great place to live and work with easy commuting anywhere in the Bay. Inside you will find lovingly restored original old growth redwood floors and a beautiful rear addition that includes a mezzanine level over a grand room that opens to a cozy backyard perfect for entertaining and complete with raised beds for gardening. The easy flow from room to room, beautiful inclusion of natural wood elements and thoughtfully expanded floorpan offers a casual elegance ideal for modern living. Welcome Home to 1434 Berkeley Way.
CondoProperty Type
1915Year Built
5,322 sq ftLot Size
$811Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cara R. Cavanaugh•DRE #02053422• Compass
Bought with Jennifer Larocca•DRE #02156644• OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41065861
Sep 10, 2024
Sold
$840,000
$813/sq ft
Aug 8, 2024
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2024
Price Changed
$798,000
$773/sq ft
Jul 10, 2024
Listed
$879,000
$851/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28115893
Jun 19, 1998
Sold
$175,000
$169/sq ft
Apr 25, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Mar 12, 1998
Listed
$179,000
$173/sq ft
CUTE SHINGLE COTTAGE W/DRAMATIC ADDITION LVNG ROOM/ART STUDIO LEADS ONTO PRIVATE GRDN. WALK TO N.BERK BART OR DOWNTOWN.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,360 (+135.9%)
$252,000 + $588,000
$840,000
2024
$5,664 (+2.4%)
$252,000 + $588,000
$840,000
2023
$5,529 (+2.5%)
$82,181 + $191,757
$273,938
2022
$5,395 (+0.2%)
$78,990 + $184,312
$263,302
2021
$5,382 (+7.3%)
$78,990 + $184,312
$263,302
2020
$5,017 (+6.0%)
$77,442 + $180,698
$258,140
2019
$4,733 (+2.2%)
$76,648 + $178,846
$255,494
2018
$4,632 (+4.1%)
$75,145 + $175,340
$250,485
2017
$4,452 (+4.9%)
$72,228 + $168,533
$240,761
2016
$4,245 (+1.6%)
$72,228 + $168,533
$240,761
2015
$4,179 (+1.3%)
$70,812 + $165,229
$236,041
2014
$4,127 (−0.3%)
$68,382 + $159,559
$227,941
2013
$4,139 (+3.6%)
$68,382 + $159,559
$227,941
2012
$3,994 (+3.0%)
$68,074 + $158,839
$226,913
2011
$3,880 (+1.2%)
$66,739 + $155,725
$222,464
2010
$3,832 (−1.1%)
$65,431 + $152,672
$218,103
2009
$3,874 (+5.9%)
$64,942 + $151,532
$216,474
2008
$3,657
$65,096 + $151,892
$216,988
Tax history for 1434 Berkeley Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,360 (+135.9%)
$252,000 + $588,000
$840,000
2024
$5,664 (+2.4%)
$252,000 + $588,000
$840,000
2023
$5,529 (+2.5%)
$82,181 + $191,757
$273,938
2022
$5,395 (+0.2%)
$78,990 + $184,312
$263,302
2021
$5,382 (+7.3%)
$78,990 + $184,312
$263,302
2020
$5,017 (+6.0%)
$77,442 + $180,698
$258,140
2019
$4,733 (+2.2%)
$76,648 + $178,846
$255,494
2018
$4,632 (+4.1%)
$75,145 + $175,340
$250,485
2017
$4,452 (+4.9%)
$72,228 + $168,533
$240,761
2016
$4,245 (+1.6%)
$72,228 + $168,533
$240,761
2015
$4,179 (+1.3%)
$70,812 + $165,229
$236,041
2014
$4,127 (−0.3%)
$68,382 + $159,559
$227,941
2013
$4,139 (+3.6%)
$68,382 + $159,559
$227,941
2012
$3,994 (+3.0%)
$68,074 + $158,839
$226,913
2011
$3,880 (+1.2%)
$66,739 + $155,725
$222,464
2010
$3,832 (−1.1%)
$65,431 + $152,672
$218,103
2009
$3,874 (+5.9%)
$64,942 + $151,532
$216,474
2008
$3,657
$65,096 + $151,892
$216,988
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1915
Sq. Ft.
1,033
Year built
1915
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Alameda County
APN
057 207201600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: In Unit
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook,Eat In Kitchen,Gas Range/Cooktop,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 6
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles
Building Area Total: 1,033
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch Steps
Exterior Features: Unit Faces Street, Back Yard, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1033
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Condominium
Year Built: 1915
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5322
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Floor Furnace
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Has Association
Association Name: NONE
Association Fee Frequency: Other
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,033
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1915
County: Alameda County
APN: 057 207201600
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94702
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$796,000 – $964,000
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.