Private North Berkeley 2+ bedroom, 2 bath 1906 brown shingle filled with charm and period details. Beautiful, tranquil, rear patio with exposed brick wall. Edible and native plant leased side yard. Light-filled, yet cozy, lovely details throughout including wall paneling, bay window, gas fireplace, wood floors, french doors and a window seat. Bonus space for office/study. Many built-ins for storage and numerous updates, including seismic retrofit. Back patio for enjoying the outdoors. Excellent location in the heart of Berkeley with quick access to downtown, UC Berkeley, shopping, restaurants (Gourmet Gulch), transportation (BART, bus), theaters, farmers markets, parks, dog park, bike trails and so much more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
1,856 sq ftLot Size
$1,156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Judith Richardson•DRE #01334382• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Gaylen Roberts•DRE #01885597• KW Advisors East Bay
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40958771
Aug 31, 2021
Sold
$1,164,000
$1,069/sq ft
Aug 7, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2021
Listed
$1,095,000
$1,006/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40758064
Oct 19, 2016
Sold
$850,000
$781/sq ft
Oct 19, 2016
Sold
$850,000
$781/sq ft
Oct 6, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 21, 2016
Listed
$769,000
$706/sq ft
Sep 21, 2016
Listed
$769,000
$706/sq ft
+14
This gem will captivate you! Central to all that makes Berkeley a great place to live; TJ's, BART, Ohlone Park and bike trail, downtown, no need for a car! Wood floors, period details in every room, updated bathroom, and beautifully landscaped front & back yard. Bonus room for guests or office.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40450398
Apr 2, 2010
Sold
$605,000
$556/sq ft
Mar 3, 2010
Pending
—
Feb 12, 2010
Listed
$605,000
$556/sq ft
+4
Open Sun 2/21. Enchanting brown shingle cottage w/oodles of vintage detail. Great den, study or guest room downstairs. Wonderful low maintenance garden, entry courtyard, back patio. Very convenient location close to UC, BART, gourmet ghetto, downtown arts district, new Trader Joe's & dog park.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27114100
Jul 15, 1997
Sold
$260,000
$239/sq ft
Jun 14, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jun 3, 1997
Listed
$252,500
$232/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 1995
Sold
$234,000
$215/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,469 (+7.8%)
$370,571 + $864,665
$1,235,236
2024
$17,137 (+2.0%)
$370,571 + $864,665
$1,235,236
2023
$16,802 (+1.5%)
$363,307 + $847,717
$1,211,024
2022
$16,546 (+20.4%)
$349,200 + $814,800
$1,164,000
2021
$13,741 (+5.2%)
$349,200 + $814,800
$1,164,000
2020
$13,062 (+3.6%)
$273,408 + $637,953
$911,361
2019
$12,613 (+1.6%)
$270,606 + $631,414
$902,020
2018
$12,417 (+3.5%)
$265,302 + $619,038
$884,340
2017
$11,993 (+26.9%)
$255,000 + $595,000
$850,000
2016
$9,454 (+1.3%)
$255,000 + $595,000
$850,000
2015
$9,330 (+0.7%)
$197,903 + $461,775
$659,678
2014
$9,268 (−1.0%)
$191,115 + $445,937
$637,052
2013
$9,366 (+3.8%)
$191,115 + $445,937
$637,052
2012
$9,021 (+2.0%)
$190,253 + $443,925
$634,178
2011
$8,842 (+70.2%)
$186,523 + $435,222
$621,745
2010
$5,195 (−6.8%)
$182,866 + $426,688
$609,554
2009
$5,577 (+5.8%)
$96,486 + $225,134
$321,620
2008
$5,270
$96,715 + $225,669
$322,384
Tax history for 1908 Delaware St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,469 (+7.8%)
$370,571 + $864,665
$1,235,236
2024
$17,137 (+2.0%)
$370,571 + $864,665
$1,235,236
2023
$16,802 (+1.5%)
$363,307 + $847,717
$1,211,024
2022
$16,546 (+20.4%)
$349,200 + $814,800
$1,164,000
2021
$13,741 (+5.2%)
$349,200 + $814,800
$1,164,000
2020
$13,062 (+3.6%)
$273,408 + $637,953
$911,361
2019
$12,613 (+1.6%)
$270,606 + $631,414
$902,020
2018
$12,417 (+3.5%)
$265,302 + $619,038
$884,340
2017
$11,993 (+26.9%)
$255,000 + $595,000
$850,000
2016
$9,454 (+1.3%)
$255,000 + $595,000
$850,000
2015
$9,330 (+0.7%)
$197,903 + $461,775
$659,678
2014
$9,268 (−1.0%)
$191,115 + $445,937
$637,052
2013
$9,366 (+3.8%)
$191,115 + $445,937
$637,052
2012
$9,021 (+2.0%)
$190,253 + $443,925
$634,178
2011
$8,842 (+70.2%)
$186,523 + $435,222
$621,745
2010
$5,195 (−6.8%)
$182,866 + $426,688
$609,554
2009
$5,577 (+5.8%)
$96,486 + $225,134
$321,620
2008
$5,270
$96,715 + $225,669
$322,384
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,856 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1906
Sq. Ft.
1,089
Year built
1906
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
057 205700300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: No Garage, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Office, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
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.