Shangri-La awaits you in this modernized, turn of the century Brown Shingle w/lower level 2 bed/1 bath apartment plus an additional detached flex space. Surrounded by lush verdant landscaping and featuring a 95 Walkscore, this highly sought after location is just steps from the best of Berkeley. The main house features a renovated Chef’s kitchen is equipped with Sub Zero Refrigerator, Wolf Range & wine fridge. Three bedrooms up with updated bathroom. Additional 720 Sq Ft (approx) detached structure located in the rear gardens w/custom doors & windows made of reclaimed Redwood and decks w/hot-tub. Carport! Just a block from Trader Joe's and minutes from the Greek Theatre, Berkeley Rep, the Freight and Salvage and UC Theatre for performing art venues. Sitting on a residential street w/over 40 restaurants and brew pubs close by. Open Sun Sept 23, 2-4:30p, don’t miss this one!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
6,900 sq ftLot Size
$676Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Higgins•DRE #01281543• The GRUBB Company
Bought with Lili Xiao•DRE #01902582• Giant Realty
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40838260
Redfin Estimate
$1,938,650
$201K since sold in August 2021$115K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 26.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40954954
Jul 4, 2021
Listing Removed
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Jun 18, 2021
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40954956
Jul 4, 2021
Listing Removed
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Jun 18, 2021
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40943496
Apr 8, 2021
Listing Removed
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Mar 31, 2021
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40939231
Apr 8, 2021
Listing Removed
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Mar 31, 2021
Price Changed
*
Mar 12, 2021
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40838260
Oct 24, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Oct 23, 2018
Sold
$1,960,000
$684/sq ft
Sep 27, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 12, 2018
Listed
$1,789,000
$624/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40838262
Oct 23, 2018
Sold
$1,960,000
$684/sq ft
Sep 27, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 12, 2018
Listed
$1,789,000
$624/sq ft
SDMLS #301751739
Oct 23, 2018
Sold
$1,960,000
$684/sq ft
Sep 12, 2018
Listed
$1,789,000
$624/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 23, 1992
Sold
$285,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,721 (+7.5%)
$694,913 + $1,621,465
$2,316,378
2024
$32,284 (+2.1%)
$681,290 + $1,589,677
$2,270,967
2023
$31,608 (−4.1%)
$667,936 + $1,558,519
$2,226,455
2022
$32,964 (+5.8%)
$642,000 + $1,498,000
$2,140,000
2021
$31,164 (+5.7%)
$642,000 + $1,498,000
$2,140,000
2020
$29,497 (+5.4%)
$605,969 + $1,413,928
$2,019,897
2019
$27,993 (+191.1%)
$599,760 + $1,399,440
$1,999,200
2018
$9,616 (+3.8%)
$588,000 + $1,372,000
$1,960,000
2017
$9,266 (+9.8%)
$127,713 + $332,177
$459,890
2016
$8,439 (−8.0%)
$127,713 + $332,177
$459,890
2015
$9,174 (+1.0%)
$125,210 + $325,665
$450,875
2014
$9,079 (+2.7%)
$120,914 + $314,493
$435,407
2013
$8,840 (+3.6%)
$120,914 + $314,493
$435,407
2012
$8,532 (+2.3%)
$120,368 + $313,072
$433,440
2011
$8,338 (+0.9%)
$118,008 + $306,934
$424,942
2010
$8,260 (−0.2%)
$115,695 + $300,916
$416,611
2009
$8,277 (+6.7%)
$114,830 + $298,668
$413,498
2008
$7,757
$115,104 + $299,380
$414,484
Tax history for 1737 Addison St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,721 (+7.5%)
$694,913 + $1,621,465
$2,316,378
2024
$32,284 (+2.1%)
$681,290 + $1,589,677
$2,270,967
2023
$31,608 (−4.1%)
$667,936 + $1,558,519
$2,226,455
2022
$32,964 (+5.8%)
$642,000 + $1,498,000
$2,140,000
2021
$31,164 (+5.7%)
$642,000 + $1,498,000
$2,140,000
2020
$29,497 (+5.4%)
$605,969 + $1,413,928
$2,019,897
2019
$27,993 (+191.1%)
$599,760 + $1,399,440
$1,999,200
2018
$9,616 (+3.8%)
$588,000 + $1,372,000
$1,960,000
2017
$9,266 (+9.8%)
$127,713 + $332,177
$459,890
2016
$8,439 (−8.0%)
$127,713 + $332,177
$459,890
2015
$9,174 (+1.0%)
$125,210 + $325,665
$450,875
2014
$9,079 (+2.7%)
$120,914 + $314,493
$435,407
2013
$8,840 (+3.6%)
$120,914 + $314,493
$435,407
2012
$8,532 (+2.3%)
$120,368 + $313,072
$433,440
2011
$8,338 (+0.9%)
$118,008 + $306,934
$424,942
2010
$8,260 (−0.2%)
$115,695 + $300,916
$416,611
2009
$8,277 (+6.7%)
$114,830 + $298,668
$413,498
2008
$7,757
$115,104 + $299,380
$414,484
*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
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HARDY
Living Sq. Ft: 2,867
Building Sq. Ft: 2,867
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,900
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1584
County Use Description: DOUBLE OR DUPLEX TYPE - TWO UN
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,867
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,900 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 201100700
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
$1.84M – $2.23M
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