Sunny Spanish style 2 bedroom, 2 bath updated bungalow with huge expansion potential and park-like backyard. Features include a charming living room with decorative fireplace and skylight, updated kitchen with SS appliances, skylight and granite countertops, a family room or home office opening to the backyard, wood floors, new roof, new stucco and paint inside and out, and recently updated systems. The backyard is level out from the family room, fully fenced, has a large stylish patio, grass and a firepit area. There is a mature fig tree, established plantings, a multi-purpose shed and room for raised beds or an urban farm. The property is Zoned R-1A for expansion potential, a second home or ADU. Ideally located in Oceanview on a "Bicycle Blvd" near the 4th St shops, Acme Bread, Kermit Lynch Wines, the Monterey Market, and the Westbrae and Gilman Districts. Less than 1mile to North Berkeley BART and Hwy 880.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
5,200 sq ftLot Size
$1,709Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Leila Schlein•DRE #01401417• Compass
Bought with Sheril Madden•DRE #01228854• Red Oak Realty
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Market trends in 94710, CA
Last updated September 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
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Sale history for 1634 Ninth St
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41038774
Oct 4, 2023
Sold
$1,200,000
$1,294/sq ft
Sep 27, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 20, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 13, 2023
Listed
$899,000
$970/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40933523
Jan 22, 2021
Sold
$980,000
$1,057/sq ft
Jan 7, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jan 7, 2021
Listed
$759,000
$819/sq ft
+34
Sweet Spanish style, 2 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow with a modern twist, tremendous expansion potential and a huge park-like backyard. Ideally located in the Oceanview neighborhood, less than 1/2 mile to the Fourth Street shops, The Gilman District, Acme Bread and Kermit Lynch Wines. Less than 1 mile to N Berkeley BART and Amtrak. Features include a charming living room w/ fireplace, large updated eat-in kitchen with SS appliances, skylight & granite countertops, home office or family room opening to the backyard, new hardwood floors, fresh paint in and out, and numerous updated systems. The backyard, level out from the family room, is fully fenced and has a large patio, lawn, fire-pit area, and mature fig tree. There is room for raised beds, an urban farm, croquet & more. The large backyard and R-!A zoning provides expansion potential; Neighboring homes are great examples. Ninth St is a bicycle blvd.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40783282
Jul 7, 2017
Sold
$710,000
$766/sq ft
Jun 7, 2017
Pending
—
May 30, 2017
Listed
$579,000
$625/sq ft
+2
Close to everything in West Berkeley. Walking distant to shopping and Close to the freeways, minutes away from San Francisco.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,831 (+6.4%)
$374,544 + $873,936
$1,248,480
2024
$16,756 (+15.7%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2023
$14,484 (+1.9%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2022
$14,216 (+22.6%)
$299,880 + $699,720
$999,600
2021
$11,596 (+6.6%)
$299,880 + $699,720
$999,600
2020
$10,878 (+2.8%)
$430,979 + $315,351
$746,330
2019
$10,579 (+1.6%)
$426,564 + $312,120
$738,684
2018
$10,416 (+421.0%)
$418,200 + $306,000
$724,200
2017
$1,999 (+6.3%)
$22,815 + $17,745
$40,560
2016
$1,880 (+2.3%)
$22,815 + $17,745
$40,560
2015
$1,838 (+5.3%)
$22,368 + $17,397
$39,765
2014
$1,746 (+6.6%)
$21,600 + $16,800
$38,400
2013
$1,638 (+3.1%)
$21,600 + $16,800
$38,400
2012
$1,589 (+5.4%)
$21,503 + $16,724
$38,227
2011
$1,508 (−0.8%)
$21,081 + $16,396
$37,477
2010
$1,520 (+2.6%)
$20,668 + $16,075
$36,743
2009
$1,481 (+13.3%)
$20,514 + $15,955
$36,469
2008
$1,307
$20,562 + $15,993
$36,555
Tax history for 1634 Ninth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,831 (+6.4%)
$374,544 + $873,936
$1,248,480
2024
$16,756 (+15.7%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2023
$14,484 (+1.9%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2022
$14,216 (+22.6%)
$299,880 + $699,720
$999,600
2021
$11,596 (+6.6%)
$299,880 + $699,720
$999,600
2020
$10,878 (+2.8%)
$430,979 + $315,351
$746,330
2019
$10,579 (+1.6%)
$426,564 + $312,120
$738,684
2018
$10,416 (+421.0%)
$418,200 + $306,000
$724,200
2017
$1,999 (+6.3%)
$22,815 + $17,745
$40,560
2016
$1,880 (+2.3%)
$22,815 + $17,745
$40,560
2015
$1,838 (+5.3%)
$22,368 + $17,397
$39,765
2014
$1,746 (+6.6%)
$21,600 + $16,800
$38,400
2013
$1,638 (+3.1%)
$21,600 + $16,800
$38,400
2012
$1,589 (+5.4%)
$21,503 + $16,724
$38,227
2011
$1,508 (−0.8%)
$21,081 + $16,396
$37,477
2010
$1,520 (+2.6%)
$20,668 + $16,075
$36,743
2009
$1,481 (+13.3%)
$20,514 + $15,955
$36,469
2008
$1,307
$20,562 + $15,993
$36,555
*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
5,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1937
Sq. Ft.
732
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
058 212401400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Oct 22, 2025 • Final
Plan check
Remodel
Jun 25, 2024 • Final
Minor
Roofing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street, No Garage
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.