1561 8th St is a 820 square foot house on a 4,680 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,025,057.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
4,680 sq ftLot Size
$1,250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,025,057
$70K since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 0.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,960 (+19.0%)
$28,258 + $24,256
$52,514
2024
$3,328 (+4.7%)
$27,704 + $23,780
$51,484
2023
$3,178 (+5.5%)
$27,161 + $23,314
$50,475
2022
$3,012 (−10.8%)
$26,106 + $22,409
$48,515
2021
$3,378 (+22.6%)
$26,106 + $22,409
$48,515
2020
$2,755 (+7.7%)
$25,595 + $21,969
$47,564
2019
$2,557 (+3.4%)
$25,332 + $21,744
$47,076
2018
$2,474 (+5.3%)
$24,835 + $21,318
$46,153
2017
$2,350 (+7.2%)
$23,871 + $20,490
$44,361
2016
$2,192 (+2.3%)
$23,871 + $20,490
$44,361
2015
$2,143 (+2.6%)
$23,403 + $20,089
$43,492
2014
$2,088 (+5.7%)
$22,600 + $19,399
$41,999
2013
$1,976 (+3.1%)
$22,600 + $19,399
$41,999
2012
$1,917 (+4.9%)
$22,498 + $19,312
$41,810
2011
$1,828 (−0.3%)
$22,057 + $18,933
$40,990
2010
$1,833 (+1.9%)
$21,625 + $18,562
$40,187
2009
$1,799 (+12.8%)
$21,463 + $18,423
$39,886
2008
$1,595
$21,514 + $18,467
$39,981
Tax history for 1561 8th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,960 (+19.0%)
$28,258 + $24,256
$52,514
2024
$3,328 (+4.7%)
$27,704 + $23,780
$51,484
2023
$3,178 (+5.5%)
$27,161 + $23,314
$50,475
2022
$3,012 (−10.8%)
$26,106 + $22,409
$48,515
2021
$3,378 (+22.6%)
$26,106 + $22,409
$48,515
2020
$2,755 (+7.7%)
$25,595 + $21,969
$47,564
2019
$2,557 (+3.4%)
$25,332 + $21,744
$47,076
2018
$2,474 (+5.3%)
$24,835 + $21,318
$46,153
2017
$2,350 (+7.2%)
$23,871 + $20,490
$44,361
2016
$2,192 (+2.3%)
$23,871 + $20,490
$44,361
2015
$2,143 (+2.6%)
$23,403 + $20,089
$43,492
2014
$2,088 (+5.7%)
$22,600 + $19,399
$41,999
2013
$1,976 (+3.1%)
$22,600 + $19,399
$41,999
2012
$1,917 (+4.9%)
$22,498 + $19,312
$41,810
2011
$1,828 (−0.3%)
$22,057 + $18,933
$40,990
2010
$1,833 (+1.9%)
$21,625 + $18,562
$40,187
2009
$1,799 (+12.8%)
$21,463 + $18,423
$39,886
2008
$1,595
$21,514 + $18,467
$39,981
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1A
Limited Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Limited Two-Family Residential district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of low medium-density residential areas characterized by reasonable open and spacious type of development consistent with the General Plan; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; Allow flexibility in the use of property for residential purposes by permitting two dwelling units on one lot under limited conditions; and Appropriately regulate the rear and side setback areas for the construction of a dwelling unit in areas west of San Pablo Avenue.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY LTI ASSN B
Living Sq. Ft: 820
Building Sq. Ft: 820
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,680
Legal Lot Number: 29,30
Legal Block Number: 58
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1074
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 820
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,680 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1941
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 231201400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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
4/10 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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Estimated sale price
$974,000 – $1.18M
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