1609 8th St is a 1,306 square foot house on a 4,940 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 28, 2011 for $416,500. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,028,033.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
4,940 sq ftLot Size
$787Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,028,033
$612K since sold in June 2011$7,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 3.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Market trends in 94710, CA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
115.9%
+2.3% MoM
Median sale price
$1.1M
$33K MoM
Avg. days on market
19d
15 days MoM
Recently sold homes
17
0 MoM
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Sale history for 1609 8th St
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 28, 2011
Sold
$416,500
$319/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,474 (+9.0%)
$163,274 + $624,590
$787,864
2024
$11,439 (+2.1%)
$160,073 + $612,344
$772,417
2023
$11,205 (+1.7%)
$156,935 + $600,340
$757,275
2022
$11,012 (−0.3%)
$150,843 + $577,033
$727,876
2021
$11,042 (+5.4%)
$150,843 + $577,033
$727,876
2020
$10,478 (+27.5%)
$147,885 + $565,720
$713,605
2019
$8,217 (+6.2%)
$146,370 + $559,922
$706,292
2018
$7,736 (+0.8%)
$143,501 + $390,284
$533,785
2017
$7,672 (+6.4%)
$137,931 + $362,639
$500,570
2016
$7,209 (+10.8%)
$137,931 + $362,639
$500,570
2015
$6,507 (+2.6%)
$135,227 + $355,529
$490,756
2014
$6,345 (−1.0%)
$130,587 + $304,704
$435,291
2013
$6,407 (+3.8%)
$130,587 + $304,704
$435,291
2012
$6,172 (+371.9%)
$129,997 + $303,328
$433,325
2011
$1,308 (−34.2%)
$127,449 + $297,381
$424,830
2010
$1,988 (+2.3%)
$17,797 + $22,390
$40,187
2009
$1,943 (+14.2%)
$17,664 + $22,223
$39,887
2008
$1,701
$17,706 + $22,276
$39,982
Tax history for 1609 8th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,474 (+9.0%)
$163,274 + $624,590
$787,864
2024
$11,439 (+2.1%)
$160,073 + $612,344
$772,417
2023
$11,205 (+1.7%)
$156,935 + $600,340
$757,275
2022
$11,012 (−0.3%)
$150,843 + $577,033
$727,876
2021
$11,042 (+5.4%)
$150,843 + $577,033
$727,876
2020
$10,478 (+27.5%)
$147,885 + $565,720
$713,605
2019
$8,217 (+6.2%)
$146,370 + $559,922
$706,292
2018
$7,736 (+0.8%)
$143,501 + $390,284
$533,785
2017
$7,672 (+6.4%)
$137,931 + $362,639
$500,570
2016
$7,209 (+10.8%)
$137,931 + $362,639
$500,570
2015
$6,507 (+2.6%)
$135,227 + $355,529
$490,756
2014
$6,345 (−1.0%)
$130,587 + $304,704
$435,291
2013
$6,407 (+3.8%)
$130,587 + $304,704
$435,291
2012
$6,172 (+371.9%)
$129,997 + $303,328
$433,325
2011
$1,308 (−34.2%)
$127,449 + $297,381
$424,830
2010
$1,988 (+2.3%)
$17,797 + $22,390
$40,187
2009
$1,943 (+14.2%)
$17,664 + $22,223
$39,887
2008
$1,701
$17,706 + $22,276
$39,982
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Dec 30, 2021 • Final
Minor
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Jan 28, 2019 • Active
Plan check
Revise the electrical wiring to connect to the main panel instead of a subpanel.
Electrical
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Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY LTI ASSOCIATION B
Living Sq. Ft: 1,306
Building Sq. Ft: 1,306
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: MAP 19 PG 79 BLK C
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: 4,940
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1134
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RES HOME WITH NO
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,306
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,940 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Alameda County
APN: 058 212403100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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 • 1.4mi
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$977,000 – $1.18M
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