1491 Blake St is a 968 square foot house on a 4,550 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,089,969.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
4,550 sq ftLot Size
$1,126Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,089,969
$8,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.17M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,382 (+8.5%)
$473,508 + $414,319
$887,827
2024
$13,258 (+2.5%)
$464,224 + $406,196
$870,420
2023
$12,934 (+2.1%)
$455,124 + $398,233
$853,357
2022
$12,662 (−0.3%)
$437,452 + $382,770
$820,222
2021
$12,703 (+4.9%)
$437,452 + $382,770
$820,222
2020
$12,114 (+3.4%)
$428,876 + $375,266
$804,142
2019
$11,713 (+1.7%)
$424,480 + $371,420
$795,900
2018
$11,518 (+3.6%)
$416,160 + $364,140
$780,300
2017
$11,115 (+371.2%)
$400,000 + $350,000
$750,000
2016
$2,359 (+2.3%)
$400,000 + $350,000
$750,000
2015
$2,306 (+2.6%)
$24,439 + $24,232
$48,671
2014
$2,247 (+5.3%)
$23,601 + $23,401
$47,002
2013
$2,134 (+3.1%)
$23,601 + $23,401
$47,002
2012
$2,070 (+4.7%)
$23,494 + $23,295
$46,789
2011
$1,978 (−0.1%)
$23,033 + $22,838
$45,871
2010
$1,981 (+1.6%)
$22,582 + $22,390
$44,972
2009
$1,949 (+12.4%)
$22,413 + $22,223
$44,636
2008
$1,734
$22,466 + $22,276
$44,742
Tax history for 1491 Blake St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,382 (+8.5%)
$473,508 + $414,319
$887,827
2024
$13,258 (+2.5%)
$464,224 + $406,196
$870,420
2023
$12,934 (+2.1%)
$455,124 + $398,233
$853,357
2022
$12,662 (−0.3%)
$437,452 + $382,770
$820,222
2021
$12,703 (+4.9%)
$437,452 + $382,770
$820,222
2020
$12,114 (+3.4%)
$428,876 + $375,266
$804,142
2019
$11,713 (+1.7%)
$424,480 + $371,420
$795,900
2018
$11,518 (+3.6%)
$416,160 + $364,140
$780,300
2017
$11,115 (+371.2%)
$400,000 + $350,000
$750,000
2016
$2,359 (+2.3%)
$400,000 + $350,000
$750,000
2015
$2,306 (+2.6%)
$24,439 + $24,232
$48,671
2014
$2,247 (+5.3%)
$23,601 + $23,401
$47,002
2013
$2,134 (+3.1%)
$23,601 + $23,401
$47,002
2012
$2,070 (+4.7%)
$23,494 + $23,295
$46,789
2011
$1,978 (−0.1%)
$23,033 + $22,838
$45,871
2010
$1,981 (+1.6%)
$22,582 + $22,390
$44,972
2009
$1,949 (+12.4%)
$22,413 + $22,223
$44,636
2008
$1,734
$22,466 + $22,276
$44,742
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 968
Building Sq. Ft: 968
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,550
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1045
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 968
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,550 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 179600800
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.04M – $1.25M
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