A "Family Compound" in the center of Berkeley. Just 3 blocks to downtown Berkeley, this very special enclave is centered around a large Craftsman Main House. That's surrounded by gardens, patios and decks ... and a charming Duplex. The Main house of over 3,000 sf welcomes you with a large living room, full of Craftsman details. Formal dining room with built-ins and views of the garden. A true chef's eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, including 48-inch Bertazonni gas range, Viking hood, French door refrigerator and built-in home office. Natural light streams in thruout, with each of 5 bedrooms looking out on the gardens. 3 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedrooms down, plus a large family room wtih wet bar and workout (or media/play) room. (Downstairs could also be potential inlaw.) Walk into the garden to reach the charming duplex with one 2-bedroom upstairs flat, and one 1-bedroom downstairs flat. Owned Solar, dual pane windows. All vacant at close.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
6,760 sq ftLot Size
$749Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Reynolds•DRE #01234511• Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Bought with Jennifer Wolan•DRE #01939981• District Homes
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40954543
Jul 9, 2021
Sold
$2,610,000
$626/sq ft
Jun 30, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 16, 2021
Listed
$1,995,000
$478/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$43,698 (+9.0%)
$847,534 + $1,977,581
$2,825,115
2024
$40,086 (+2.0%)
$830,919 + $1,938,812
$2,769,731
2023
$39,282 (+1.7%)
$814,633 + $1,900,810
$2,715,443
2022
$38,630 (+261.2%)
$783,000 + $1,827,000
$2,610,000
2021
$10,694 (+10.1%)
$783,000 + $1,827,000
$2,610,000
2020
$9,715 (+9.2%)
$75,060 + $232,688
$307,748
2019
$8,895 (+2.8%)
$74,291 + $230,302
$304,593
2018
$8,656 (+3.9%)
$72,834 + $225,787
$298,621
2017
$8,331 (+7.1%)
$70,006 + $217,021
$287,027
2016
$7,779 (+1.9%)
$70,006 + $217,021
$287,027
2015
$7,632 (+0.5%)
$68,634 + $212,766
$281,400
2014
$7,597 (+0.7%)
$66,279 + $205,466
$271,745
2013
$7,542 (+3.4%)
$66,279 + $205,466
$271,745
2012
$7,294 (+2.7%)
$65,980 + $204,539
$270,519
2011
$7,099 (+1.6%)
$64,686 + $200,529
$265,215
2010
$6,987 (−1.1%)
$63,418 + $196,598
$260,016
2009
$7,066 (+7.3%)
$62,945 + $195,130
$258,075
2008
$6,588
$63,094 + $195,593
$258,687
Tax history for 1738 Addison St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$43,698 (+9.0%)
$847,534 + $1,977,581
$2,825,115
2024
$40,086 (+2.0%)
$830,919 + $1,938,812
$2,769,731
2023
$39,282 (+1.7%)
$814,633 + $1,900,810
$2,715,443
2022
$38,630 (+261.2%)
$783,000 + $1,827,000
$2,610,000
2021
$10,694 (+10.1%)
$783,000 + $1,827,000
$2,610,000
2020
$9,715 (+9.2%)
$75,060 + $232,688
$307,748
2019
$8,895 (+2.8%)
$74,291 + $230,302
$304,593
2018
$8,656 (+3.9%)
$72,834 + $225,787
$298,621
2017
$8,331 (+7.1%)
$70,006 + $217,021
$287,027
2016
$7,779 (+1.9%)
$70,006 + $217,021
$287,027
2015
$7,632 (+0.5%)
$68,634 + $212,766
$281,400
2014
$7,597 (+0.7%)
$66,279 + $205,466
$271,745
2013
$7,542 (+3.4%)
$66,279 + $205,466
$271,745
2012
$7,294 (+2.7%)
$65,980 + $204,539
$270,519
2011
$7,099 (+1.6%)
$64,686 + $200,529
$265,215
2010
$6,987 (−1.1%)
$63,418 + $196,598
$260,016
2009
$7,066 (+7.3%)
$62,945 + $195,130
$258,075
2008
$6,588
$63,094 + $195,593
$258,687
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,760 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
3,511
Year built
1935
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
056 201200400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
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
Jan 22, 2025 • Final
Minor
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Side Yard Access, Garage Faces Front, Remote, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 5
# of Bathrooms Full: 4
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
ADU Baths Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tub, Updated Baths, Granite
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Granite, Window, Radiant Heat
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not match public records. Learn more.