Rarely available duplex, 2 houses on one lot! This North Berkeley location is ideal for accessing the city without a car and for enjoyment of Berkeley’s fine amenities. The main house has 2 bedrms and 2 baths as well as an enclosed sunroom, an ideal additional space. Much of the original charm is intact, from coved ceilings & wood floors-the mantle & built-in. 2 garages, ample storage & a front garden space, & well-appointed porch for reflective enjoyment. The rear cottage* has a truly quintessential Berkeley feel. The cottage has a main room, bedroom with a decorative fireplace & additional room, ideal for a small office. The cottage also has its own outdoor space & has been used in the past to house visiting travelers and relatives as well as to produce income.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$932Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jose Fernandez•DRE #01353359• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Stacey Merryman•DRE #01448191• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Bhima Sheridan•DRE #01990388• District Homes
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40928043
Dec 21, 2020
Sold
$1,195,000
$505/sq ft
Nov 26, 2020
Pending
—
Nov 4, 2020
Listed
$1,195,000
$505/sq ft
+35
Rarely available duplex, 2 houses on one lot! This North Berkeley location is ideal for accessing the city without a car and for enjoyment of Berkeley’s fine amenities. The main house has 2 bedrms and 2 baths as well as an enclosed sunroom, an ideal additional space. Much of the original charm is intact, from coved ceilings & wood floors-the mantle & built-in. 2 garages, ample storage & a front garden space, & well-appointed porch for reflective enjoyment. The rear cottage* has a truly quintessential Berkeley feel. The cottage has a main room, bedroom with a decorative fireplace & additional room, ideal for a small office. The cottage also has its own outdoor space & has been used in the past to house visiting travelers and relatives as well as to produce income.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40928056
Dec 21, 2020
Sold
$1,195,000
$505/sq ft
Nov 26, 2020
Pending
—
Nov 4, 2020
Listed
$1,195,000
$505/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40271661
Sep 13, 2007
Sold
$795,000
$336/sq ft
Aug 1, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 2, 2007
Listed
$799,000
$338/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40274523
Sep 13, 2007
Sold
$795,000
$336/sq ft
Aug 4, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 30, 2007
Listed
$799,000
$338/sq ft
+4
Front home is 2 bed one bath with hardwoods, coved ceilings, and a fireplace. Back home is one bed one bath. Both homes delivered vacant. Lovely new landscaping, walk to gourmet ghetto, BART and Downtown Arts District. Open Sat and Sun 2-4pm.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,612 (+8.9%)
$395,805 + $923,546
$1,319,351
2024
$18,921 (+2.1%)
$388,047 + $905,444
$1,293,491
2023
$18,538 (+1.7%)
$380,440 + $887,693
$1,268,133
2022
$18,226 (−0.3%)
$365,670 + $853,230
$1,218,900
2021
$18,281 (+24.7%)
$365,670 + $853,230
$1,218,900
2020
$14,655 (+4.1%)
$358,500 + $836,500
$1,195,000
2019
$14,079 (+1.7%)
$286,436 + $668,350
$954,786
2018
$13,844 (+3.7%)
$280,821 + $655,250
$936,071
2017
$13,352 (+3.3%)
$269,919 + $629,813
$899,732
2016
$12,928 (+1.3%)
$269,919 + $629,813
$899,732
2015
$12,758 (−0.7%)
$264,627 + $617,464
$882,091
2014
$12,849 (+4.1%)
$255,550 + $596,284
$851,834
2013
$12,347 (+7.7%)
$255,550 + $596,284
$851,834
2012
$11,462 (+0.3%)
$240,000 + $560,000
$800,000
2011
$11,426 (+0.5%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2010
$11,374 (−7.1%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2009
$12,238 (+3.9%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2008
$11,784
$243,270 + $567,630
$810,900
Tax history for 1905 Virginia St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,612 (+8.9%)
$395,805 + $923,546
$1,319,351
2024
$18,921 (+2.1%)
$388,047 + $905,444
$1,293,491
2023
$18,538 (+1.7%)
$380,440 + $887,693
$1,268,133
2022
$18,226 (−0.3%)
$365,670 + $853,230
$1,218,900
2021
$18,281 (+24.7%)
$365,670 + $853,230
$1,218,900
2020
$14,655 (+4.1%)
$358,500 + $836,500
$1,195,000
2019
$14,079 (+1.7%)
$286,436 + $668,350
$954,786
2018
$13,844 (+3.7%)
$280,821 + $655,250
$936,071
2017
$13,352 (+3.3%)
$269,919 + $629,813
$899,732
2016
$12,928 (+1.3%)
$269,919 + $629,813
$899,732
2015
$12,758 (−0.7%)
$264,627 + $617,464
$882,091
2014
$12,849 (+4.1%)
$255,550 + $596,284
$851,834
2013
$12,347 (+7.7%)
$255,550 + $596,284
$851,834
2012
$11,462 (+0.3%)
$240,000 + $560,000
$800,000
2011
$11,426 (+0.5%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2010
$11,374 (−7.1%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2009
$12,238 (+3.9%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2008
$11,784
$243,270 + $567,630
$810,900
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1908
Sq. Ft.
2,367
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
058 217102100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Jul 9, 2025 • Final
Minor
Remove and replace the existing roofing with composition shingle roofing.
Roofing
Nov 28, 2022 • Final
Minor
Install a new water heater.
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, Off Street, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, Tile Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer, Community Facility
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.