Welcome to 1636 Berkeley Way - a charming Victorian home with a lovely carriage-house cottage and fabulous backyard! Stepping through the front door you are greeted by high ceilings, refinished hardwood floors and beautiful stained-glass windows. This main house boasts two bedrooms and a bathroom with skylight and laundry. The back deck is accessed from both the kitchen and rear bedroom, offering an easy connection to the spacious backyard, with a luscious lawn, sunny garden boxes and mature fruit trees.The one-bedroom cottage features an open floor plan, claw foot tub, updated lighting, and a separate patio. Ideally located a few blocks from North Berkeley BART and Trader Joe’s, and just a bit farther to UC Berkeley, this duplex comes with off-street parking, basement storage, and offering income potential. This one checks all the boxes!
Single-familyProperty Type
1898Year Built
4,958 sq ftLot Size
$1,062Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jennifer Wolan•DRE #01939981• District Homes
Listed by Patricia Ann Hylton•DRE #02028680• District Homes
Bought with Nancy Salonga•DRE #01001202• MLSListing
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41005660
Sep 16, 2022
Sold
$1,525,000
$1,037/sq ft
Aug 26, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 17, 2022
Listed
$1,095,000
$744/sq ft
+35
Welcome to 1636 Berkeley Way - a charming Victorian home with a lovely carriage-house cottage and fabulous backyard! Stepping through the front door you are greeted by high ceilings, refinished hardwood floors and beautiful stained-glass windows. This main house boasts two bedrooms and a bathroom with skylight and laundry. The back deck is accessed from both the kitchen and rear bedroom, offering an easy connection to the spacious backyard, with a luscious lawn, sunny garden boxes and mature fruit trees. The one-bedroom cottage features an open floor plan, claw foot tub, updated lighting, and a separate patio. Ideally located a few blocks from North Berkeley BART and Trader Joe’s, and just a bit farther to UC Berkeley, this duplex comes with off-street parking, basement storage, and offering income potential. This one checks all the boxes!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41005661
Sep 16, 2022
Sold
$1,525,000
$1,037/sq ft
Aug 26, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 17, 2022
Listed
$1,095,000
$744/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40050113
Dec 3, 2004
Sold
$758,000
$515/sq ft
Nov 11, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Nov 5, 2004
Listed
$629,000
$428/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40048795
Dec 3, 2004
Sold
$758,000
$515/sq ft
Nov 11, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Oct 28, 2004
Listed
$629,000
$428/sq ft
+2
Owner occupied duplex on 12/31/79.Main house has new HRDWD FLRS, lights, and more! Cottage is tenant occupied, see only on 10-31,11-7 or 11-4.Close to Bart, downtown, and gourmet ghetto.Off-street parking and large lot.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23027975
Oct 8, 2003
Sold
$610,000
$415/sq ft
Aug 29, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Aug 12, 2003
Listed
$559,000
$380/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1979
Sold
$103,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,880 (+7.0%)
$485,499 + $1,132,831
$1,618,330
2024
$21,384 (+2.0%)
$475,983 + $1,110,627
$1,586,610
2023
$20,974 (+43.7%)
$466,650 + $1,088,850
$1,555,500
2022
$14,594 (−0.3%)
$298,669 + $696,895
$995,564
2021
$14,644 (+5.0%)
$298,669 + $696,895
$995,564
2020
$13,943 (+3.4%)
$292,813 + $683,232
$976,045
2019
$13,484 (+1.6%)
$289,812 + $676,228
$966,040
2018
$13,277 (+3.7%)
$284,131 + $662,974
$947,105
2017
$12,803 (+13.0%)
$273,102 + $637,239
$910,341
2016
$11,329 (+5.7%)
$273,102 + $637,239
$910,341
2015
$10,723 (+9.6%)
$350,000 + $450,000
$800,000
2014
$9,780 (+2.4%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2013
$9,549 (+6.4%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2012
$8,972 (−6.2%)
$189,000 + $441,000
$630,000
2011
$9,565 (−4.0%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2010
$9,964 (−15.2%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2009
$11,757 (+3.5%)
$205,500 + $479,500
$685,000
2008
$11,357
$246,142 + $574,332
$820,474
Tax history for 1636 Berkeley Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,880 (+7.0%)
$485,499 + $1,132,831
$1,618,330
2024
$21,384 (+2.0%)
$475,983 + $1,110,627
$1,586,610
2023
$20,974 (+43.7%)
$466,650 + $1,088,850
$1,555,500
2022
$14,594 (−0.3%)
$298,669 + $696,895
$995,564
2021
$14,644 (+5.0%)
$298,669 + $696,895
$995,564
2020
$13,943 (+3.4%)
$292,813 + $683,232
$976,045
2019
$13,484 (+1.6%)
$289,812 + $676,228
$966,040
2018
$13,277 (+3.7%)
$284,131 + $662,974
$947,105
2017
$12,803 (+13.0%)
$273,102 + $637,239
$910,341
2016
$11,329 (+5.7%)
$273,102 + $637,239
$910,341
2015
$10,723 (+9.6%)
$350,000 + $450,000
$800,000
2014
$9,780 (+2.4%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2013
$9,549 (+6.4%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2012
$8,972 (−6.2%)
$189,000 + $441,000
$630,000
2011
$9,565 (−4.0%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2010
$9,964 (−15.2%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2009
$11,757 (+3.5%)
$205,500 + $479,500
$685,000
2008
$11,357
$246,142 + $574,332
$820,474
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,958 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,417
Year built
1898
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
057 207002400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, Side By Side, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.