1940 Vintage-Retro Charm-Vacant Duplex. Lavender love, roses so sweet and birds enjoying the nectar of a gardener’s dream -wonderful front/side/back garden, laundry room, and a plus garden office space. These charming 1bed/1bath side by side units have only 1 to 3 step entry with hardwood floors, fireplaces, previously updated kitchens, baths & roof. Extensive updates made in 2019/2020 include: electrical, tesla plug, heating, hot water on demand, washer/dryer & back unit dishwasher ready for someone's forever home. Phenomenal location close to downtown Berkeley, shops, restaurants, Ohlone park & 2 blocks to North Berkeley Bart. A commuter's Dream! Sewer Lateral Compliant/Beso exempt- just move in and enjoy! Lavender love and love is in the air ...
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
4,612 sq ftLot Size
$871Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Soraya Ali•DRE #01357221• Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
This charming duplex is 2 mirror image 1 bedroom units with updates in each. There is a shared back yard and part of the garage has been converted to a studio work space. The driveway is shared with the duplex next door.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40948799
Jun 25, 2021
Sold
$1,335,000
$1,019/sq ft
May 18, 2021
Pending
—
May 6, 2021
Listed
$949,000
$724/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40887753
Dec 24, 2019
Sold
$1,025,000
$782/sq ft
Dec 24, 2019
Sold
$1,025,000
$782/sq ft
Nov 23, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 1, 2019
Listed
$899,000
$686/sq ft
Nov 1, 2019
Listed
$899,000
$686/sq ft
+27
Charming Vacant Duplex just up from North Berkeley BART. Well Maintained!! Each Unit has one bedroom, Hardwood floors, Fireplace, Updated Kitchen, Garage. Wonderfully Landscaped. Laundry and Backyard are shared. 1636.5 has an office space behind its garage, quiet retreat. Well located blocks from Downtown and two blocks above North Berkeley BART. Sewer Compliant. New Roof. Many more up grades!!
Public Records
Oct 1, 1980
Sold
$95,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,539 (+6.8%)
$433,509 + $1,011,521
$1,445,030
2024
$20,169 (+2.1%)
$433,509 + $1,011,521
$1,445,030
2023
$19,746 (+0.6%)
$425,010 + $991,691
$1,416,701
2022
$19,620 (+22.3%)
$408,510 + $953,190
$1,361,700
2021
$16,048 (+0.7%)
$408,510 + $953,190
$1,361,700
2020
$15,929 (+228.3%)
$313,211 + $722,407
$1,035,618
2019
$4,853 (+2.6%)
$310,000 + $715,000
$1,025,000
2018
$4,728 (+4.4%)
$135,055 + $50,353
$185,408
2017
$4,529 (+4.7%)
$129,812 + $48,398
$178,210
2016
$4,324 (+1.9%)
$129,812 + $48,398
$178,210
2015
$4,244 (−0.4%)
$127,267 + $47,449
$174,716
2014
$4,262 (+4.7%)
$122,900 + $45,821
$168,721
2013
$4,072 (+3.5%)
$122,900 + $45,821
$168,721
2012
$3,935 (+3.2%)
$122,345 + $45,614
$167,959
2011
$3,815 (+0.6%)
$119,947 + $44,720
$164,667
2010
$3,794 (+0.7%)
$117,595 + $43,843
$161,438
2009
$3,766 (+8.4%)
$116,716 + $43,515
$160,231
2008
$3,475
$116,994 + $43,619
$160,613
Tax history for 1636 Delaware St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,539 (+6.8%)
$433,509 + $1,011,521
$1,445,030
2024
$20,169 (+2.1%)
$433,509 + $1,011,521
$1,445,030
2023
$19,746 (+0.6%)
$425,010 + $991,691
$1,416,701
2022
$19,620 (+22.3%)
$408,510 + $953,190
$1,361,700
2021
$16,048 (+0.7%)
$408,510 + $953,190
$1,361,700
2020
$15,929 (+228.3%)
$313,211 + $722,407
$1,035,618
2019
$4,853 (+2.6%)
$310,000 + $715,000
$1,025,000
2018
$4,728 (+4.4%)
$135,055 + $50,353
$185,408
2017
$4,529 (+4.7%)
$129,812 + $48,398
$178,210
2016
$4,324 (+1.9%)
$129,812 + $48,398
$178,210
2015
$4,244 (−0.4%)
$127,267 + $47,449
$174,716
2014
$4,262 (+4.7%)
$122,900 + $45,821
$168,721
2013
$4,072 (+3.5%)
$122,900 + $45,821
$168,721
2012
$3,935 (+3.2%)
$122,345 + $45,614
$167,959
2011
$3,815 (+0.6%)
$119,947 + $44,720
$164,667
2010
$3,794 (+0.7%)
$117,595 + $43,843
$161,438
2009
$3,766 (+8.4%)
$116,716 + $43,515
$160,231
2008
$3,475
$116,994 + $43,619
$160,613
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,612
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
1,310
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
057 206603500
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2023.
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Mar 15, 2024 • Final
Building
New construction
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
Total # of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
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Interior Features
Interior Features: Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen, Storage, Tub w/Shower Over
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.