1638 Curtis St is a 880 square foot house on a 3,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 30, 2000 for $355,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,040,607.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,040,607
$686K since sold in June 2000$83K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0% lower than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20019923
May 31, 2000
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jun 15, 1990
Sold
$203,000
$231/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,634 (+10.4%)
$166,951 + $389,553
$556,504
2024
$8,730 (+2.2%)
$163,678 + $381,917
$545,595
2023
$8,542 (+2.0%)
$160,469 + $374,429
$534,898
2022
$8,378 (−0.1%)
$154,239 + $359,892
$514,131
2021
$8,388 (+5.9%)
$154,239 + $359,892
$514,131
2020
$7,921 (+4.4%)
$151,216 + $352,837
$504,053
2019
$7,588 (+1.8%)
$149,666 + $349,222
$498,888
2018
$7,454 (+3.8%)
$146,732 + $342,375
$489,107
2017
$7,183 (+3.6%)
$141,035 + $329,083
$470,118
2016
$6,935 (+1.4%)
$141,035 + $329,083
$470,118
2015
$6,840 (+0.8%)
$138,271 + $322,632
$460,903
2014
$6,786 (−0.9%)
$133,526 + $311,561
$445,087
2013
$6,844 (+3.8%)
$133,526 + $311,561
$445,087
2012
$6,595 (+2.3%)
$132,923 + $310,155
$443,078
2011
$6,449 (+1.1%)
$130,317 + $304,074
$434,391
2010
$6,380 (−1.1%)
$127,762 + $298,113
$425,875
2009
$6,451 (+4.5%)
$126,808 + $295,886
$422,694
2008
$6,176
$127,109 + $296,589
$423,698
Tax history for 1638 Curtis St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,634 (+10.4%)
$166,951 + $389,553
$556,504
2024
$8,730 (+2.2%)
$163,678 + $381,917
$545,595
2023
$8,542 (+2.0%)
$160,469 + $374,429
$534,898
2022
$8,378 (−0.1%)
$154,239 + $359,892
$514,131
2021
$8,388 (+5.9%)
$154,239 + $359,892
$514,131
2020
$7,921 (+4.4%)
$151,216 + $352,837
$504,053
2019
$7,588 (+1.8%)
$149,666 + $349,222
$498,888
2018
$7,454 (+3.8%)
$146,732 + $342,375
$489,107
2017
$7,183 (+3.6%)
$141,035 + $329,083
$470,118
2016
$6,935 (+1.4%)
$141,035 + $329,083
$470,118
2015
$6,840 (+0.8%)
$138,271 + $322,632
$460,903
2014
$6,786 (−0.9%)
$133,526 + $311,561
$445,087
2013
$6,844 (+3.8%)
$133,526 + $311,561
$445,087
2012
$6,595 (+2.3%)
$132,923 + $310,155
$443,078
2011
$6,449 (+1.1%)
$130,317 + $304,074
$434,391
2010
$6,380 (−1.1%)
$127,762 + $298,113
$425,875
2009
$6,451 (+4.5%)
$126,808 + $295,886
$422,694
2008
$6,176
$127,109 + $296,589
$423,698
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 400
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Floor Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KEYSTONE
Living Sq. Ft: 880
Building Sq. Ft: 880
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: BLK 3 LOT 13,12
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,000
Legal Lot Number: 13,12
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0689
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 30
Zoning Code: R-2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 880
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 229002800
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$989,000 – $1.20M
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