1685 Short St is a 1,579 square foot house on a 3,600 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,408,345.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
3,600 sq ftLot Size
$892Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,408,345
$28K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 21.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.79M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,555 (+15.2%)
$162,929 + $94,953
$257,882
2024
$6,558 (+3.4%)
$162,929 + $94,953
$257,882
2023
$6,341 (+3.7%)
$159,735 + $93,092
$252,827
2022
$6,116 (+0.3%)
$153,533 + $89,477
$243,010
2021
$6,095 (+7.3%)
$153,533 + $89,477
$243,010
2020
$5,680 (+6.2%)
$150,523 + $87,723
$238,246
2019
$5,350 (+2.5%)
$148,980 + $86,824
$235,804
2018
$5,218 (+4.2%)
$146,060 + $85,122
$231,182
2017
$5,009 (+5.3%)
$140,389 + $81,817
$222,206
2016
$4,758 (+1.8%)
$140,389 + $81,817
$222,206
2015
$4,673 (+1.7%)
$137,637 + $80,213
$217,850
2014
$4,597 (+1.9%)
$132,914 + $77,461
$210,375
2013
$4,513 (+3.5%)
$132,914 + $77,461
$210,375
2012
$4,361 (+3.0%)
$132,314 + $77,111
$209,425
2011
$4,235 (+0.5%)
$129,719 + $75,599
$205,318
2010
$4,215 (+0.1%)
$127,176 + $74,117
$201,293
2009
$4,211 (+12.6%)
$126,226 + $73,563
$199,789
2008
$3,741
$126,526 + $73,738
$200,264
Tax history for 1685 Short St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,555 (+15.2%)
$162,929 + $94,953
$257,882
2024
$6,558 (+3.4%)
$162,929 + $94,953
$257,882
2023
$6,341 (+3.7%)
$159,735 + $93,092
$252,827
2022
$6,116 (+0.3%)
$153,533 + $89,477
$243,010
2021
$6,095 (+7.3%)
$153,533 + $89,477
$243,010
2020
$5,680 (+6.2%)
$150,523 + $87,723
$238,246
2019
$5,350 (+2.5%)
$148,980 + $86,824
$235,804
2018
$5,218 (+4.2%)
$146,060 + $85,122
$231,182
2017
$5,009 (+5.3%)
$140,389 + $81,817
$222,206
2016
$4,758 (+1.8%)
$140,389 + $81,817
$222,206
2015
$4,673 (+1.7%)
$137,637 + $80,213
$217,850
2014
$4,597 (+1.9%)
$132,914 + $77,461
$210,375
2013
$4,513 (+3.5%)
$132,914 + $77,461
$210,375
2012
$4,361 (+3.0%)
$132,314 + $77,111
$209,425
2011
$4,235 (+0.5%)
$129,719 + $75,599
$205,318
2010
$4,215 (+0.1%)
$127,176 + $74,117
$201,293
2009
$4,211 (+12.6%)
$126,226 + $73,563
$199,789
2008
$3,741
$126,526 + $73,738
$200,264
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Mar 13, 2024 • Final
Minor
Replace a furnace and install more than 40 feet of R-8 ductwork.
HVAC
Dec 21, 2021 • Final
Minor
Install a roof-mounted solar panel system with a battery backup and new electrical circuits.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,579
Building Sq. Ft: 1,579
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,600
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0826
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,579
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Alameda County
APN: 058 214503800
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94702
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.34M – $1.62M
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