This charming, tastefully remodeled single family home sits on a quiet street, just minutes from 4th street and i-80 freeway in vibrant West Berkeley. The home was recently remodeled to an open and spacious floor plan with lots of natural light. It has a huge backyard with manicured garden and garden shed, and great curb appeal with tons of street parking as well as gated parking in the back of the home. Sellers have recent pest and home inspection reports on file as well as drawings for a potential second unit on the property. This home is a one of a kind gem, and will not last long – text or call agent to make a showing apt today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,111 sq ftLot Size
$1,375Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Bought with Astrid Lacitis•DRE #00684382• Vanguard Properties
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40917425
Nov 10, 2020
Sold
$1,144,000
$1,167/sq ft
Sep 22, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 17, 2020
Price Changed
$1,225,000
$1,250/sq ft
Sep 5, 2020
Price Changed
$1,250,000
$1,276/sq ft
Aug 19, 2020
Listed
$1,500,000
$1,531/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 18, 2017
Sold
$900,100
$918/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40790651
Aug 21, 2017
Sold
$900,000
$918/sq ft
Aug 11, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2017
Listed
$800,000
$816/sq ft
+6
Charming West Berkeley Cottage on spacious lot awaits creative buyer. Great potential inside & out! 2 BRs, 1 bath. High ceilings & windows provide light, open spaces. Large living/dining room opens to rear yard with quaint garden shed. Two off-street parking spaces accessed by alley. Estate Sale. Administrator has Power of Sale. Pre-inspections encouraged. Home rebuilt in 1987 through City program. Open Sunday, 7/30 & 8/8, 2 to 5. It appears the furnace is not functioning properly. The windows are fragile and should not be opened.
Public Records
Nov 12, 1987
Sold
$81,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,791 (+6.9%)
$378,913 + $884,131
$1,263,044
2024
$17,578 (+2.3%)
$371,486 + $866,801
$1,238,287
2023
$17,182 (+0.6%)
$364,203 + $849,808
$1,214,011
2022
$17,086 (−4.2%)
$350,064 + $816,816
$1,166,880
2021
$17,829 (+26.8%)
$350,064 + $816,816
$1,166,880
2020
$14,063 (+2.7%)
$343,200 + $800,800
$1,144,000
2019
$13,688 (+1.8%)
$280,908 + $655,452
$936,360
2018
$13,441 (+12.2%)
$275,400 + $642,600
$918,000
2017
$11,976 (+225.5%)
$500,000 + $300,000
$800,000
2016
$3,679 (+2.1%)
$500,000 + $300,000
$800,000
2015
$3,605 (+3.3%)
$38,805 + $90,197
$129,002
2014
$3,489 (+5.5%)
$37,474 + $87,103
$124,577
2013
$3,308 (+3.3%)
$37,474 + $87,103
$124,577
2012
$3,203 (+3.4%)
$37,304 + $86,709
$124,013
2011
$3,096 (+0.3%)
$36,573 + $85,009
$121,582
2010
$3,086 (+1.0%)
$35,856 + $83,343
$119,199
2009
$3,054 (+10.0%)
$35,588 + $82,720
$118,308
2008
$2,777
$35,673 + $82,917
$118,590
Tax history for 1613 Fifth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,791 (+6.9%)
$378,913 + $884,131
$1,263,044
2024
$17,578 (+2.3%)
$371,486 + $866,801
$1,238,287
2023
$17,182 (+0.6%)
$364,203 + $849,808
$1,214,011
2022
$17,086 (−4.2%)
$350,064 + $816,816
$1,166,880
2021
$17,829 (+26.8%)
$350,064 + $816,816
$1,166,880
2020
$14,063 (+2.7%)
$343,200 + $800,800
$1,144,000
2019
$13,688 (+1.8%)
$280,908 + $655,452
$936,360
2018
$13,441 (+12.2%)
$275,400 + $642,600
$918,000
2017
$11,976 (+225.5%)
$500,000 + $300,000
$800,000
2016
$3,679 (+2.1%)
$500,000 + $300,000
$800,000
2015
$3,605 (+3.3%)
$38,805 + $90,197
$129,002
2014
$3,489 (+5.5%)
$37,474 + $87,103
$124,577
2013
$3,308 (+3.3%)
$37,474 + $87,103
$124,577
2012
$3,203 (+3.4%)
$37,304 + $86,709
$124,013
2011
$3,096 (+0.3%)
$36,573 + $85,009
$121,582
2010
$3,086 (+1.0%)
$35,856 + $83,343
$119,199
2009
$3,054 (+10.0%)
$35,588 + $82,720
$118,308
2008
$2,777
$35,673 + $82,917
$118,590
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,110 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
057 211701700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
MUR
Mixed Use-Residential District
The purpose of the Mixed Use-Residential district is to: Implement the West Berkeley Plan Mixed Residential District designation; Support the continued development of a mixed-use district which combines residential, live/work, light industrial, arts and crafts and other compatible uses; Strengthen residential concentrations which exist within the district; Provide appropriate locations for a broad range of live/work activities to occur; Provide a transitional district between the Residential Districts to the east of the district and the Manufacturing Districts to the west of the district; Encourage light manufacturers and wholesalers which are compatible with a mixed use-residential district; Support the development of businesses of all types which contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the environment; Protect residents from unreasonably detrimental effect of nonresidential uses, such as noise, vibration, odors, smoke, fumes, gases, dust, heat and glare, to the extent possible and reasonable within a mixed-use West Berkeley context; To the extent feasible, protect industrial uses, particularly light industrial uses, from unreasonable intrusions on their ability to operate lawfully; and Permit retail and food service activities which are either limited and small scale, primarily serving persons living and/or working in the district, but not a citywide or regional clientele, or which are ancillary and designed to maintain and enhance the economic viability of manufacturers in the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Amusement facility
Apr 3, 2026 • Active
Plan check
Remodel
Apr 2, 2026 • Active
Plan check
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: No Parking on Site, Off Street, No Garage, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Window
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.