Great Berkeley home ! Huge lot and below house basement area. 2 bd 1 ba bungalow. Close to 4th st and gilman st. Very Quiet niehborhood. Possibly lots of room to add on. Needs TLC but great potential. Very low price for area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
6,480 sq ftLot Size
$1,131Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Hughey•DRE #01099878• RE/MAX EXECUTIVE
Bought with Michael Hughey•DRE #01099878• RE/MAX EXECUTIVE
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40226435
Mar 30, 2007
Sold
$475,000
$618/sq ft
Dec 9, 2006
Listing Removed
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Nov 21, 2006
Listed
$475,000
$618/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,200 (+11.4%)
$194,721 + $577,343
$772,064
2024
$12,748 (+2.3%)
$190,904 + $566,025
$756,929
2023
$12,466 (+2.1%)
$187,162 + $554,929
$742,091
2022
$12,210 (+0.2%)
$179,896 + $533,385
$713,281
2021
$12,190 (+11.1%)
$179,896 + $533,385
$713,281
2020
$10,970 (+11.2%)
$176,369 + $522,928
$699,297
2019
$9,863 (+11.5%)
$174,561 + $481,309
$655,870
2018
$8,849 (+3.8%)
$171,139 + $423,325
$594,464
2017
$8,527 (+3.7%)
$164,496 + $383,824
$548,320
2016
$8,225 (+1.4%)
$164,496 + $383,824
$548,320
2015
$8,110 (+4.6%)
$161,271 + $376,300
$537,571
2014
$7,755 (+14.4%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2013
$6,782 (+9.5%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2012
$6,192 (−4.6%)
$124,800 + $291,200
$416,000
2011
$6,492 (+0.5%)
$114,000 + $266,000
$380,000
2010
$6,459 (−12.3%)
$122,400 + $285,600
$408,000
2009
$7,368 (+2.8%)
$122,400 + $285,600
$408,000
2008
$7,171
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
Tax history for 1608 8th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,200 (+11.4%)
$194,721 + $577,343
$772,064
2024
$12,748 (+2.3%)
$190,904 + $566,025
$756,929
2023
$12,466 (+2.1%)
$187,162 + $554,929
$742,091
2022
$12,210 (+0.2%)
$179,896 + $533,385
$713,281
2021
$12,190 (+11.1%)
$179,896 + $533,385
$713,281
2020
$10,970 (+11.2%)
$176,369 + $522,928
$699,297
2019
$9,863 (+11.5%)
$174,561 + $481,309
$655,870
2018
$8,849 (+3.8%)
$171,139 + $423,325
$594,464
2017
$8,527 (+3.7%)
$164,496 + $383,824
$548,320
2016
$8,225 (+1.4%)
$164,496 + $383,824
$548,320
2015
$8,110 (+4.6%)
$161,271 + $376,300
$537,571
2014
$7,755 (+14.4%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2013
$6,782 (+9.5%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2012
$6,192 (−4.6%)
$124,800 + $291,200
$416,000
2011
$6,492 (+0.5%)
$114,000 + $266,000
$380,000
2010
$6,459 (−12.3%)
$122,400 + $285,600
$408,000
2009
$7,368 (+2.8%)
$122,400 + $285,600
$408,000
2008
$7,171
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,480 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
1,308
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
058 212100700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
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
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
Room Information
Kitchen Features: None
Rooms Total: 4
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 768
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 768
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1924
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6480
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Features: Regular
Zoning: 1001
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Location
School Information
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,308
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,480 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Alameda County
APN: 058 212100700
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$826,000 – $1.00M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2006. This data may not match public records. Learn more.