This vintage 2-bed, 1-bath Mediterranean bungalow offers an exceptional opportunity to create your dream home in the heart of North Berkeley. The spacious eat-in kitchen includes a separate breakfast nook overlooking the private backyard. The large living room boasts a cozy fireplace and oversized front window that floods the room with natural light. The separate formal dining room features built-in cabinetry. Original hardwood floors run throughout the living, dining, and both bedrooms. An interior stairwell leads to a laundry room, garage, and a large unfinished space with endless possibilities. Step outside to the fenced-in backyard with spacious patio, ideal for outdoor relaxation or entertaining. While the home is in need of some updates, it offers tremendous potential to add your personal touch and make it your own. Close to the UC Berkeley campus and located right in the middle of Berkeley’s best attractions – Cheeseboard, Chez Panisse, Monterey Market, Andronico’s, and Live Oak Park. SQ FT differs. Buyer to investigate.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
2,800 sq ftLot Size
$1,182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Benjamin Levin•DRE #02029995• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Meridee Carter•DRE #01269227• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41085418
Mar 10, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Mar 7, 2025
Sold
$1,015,000
$849/sq ft
Feb 24, 2025
Pending
—
Feb 11, 2025
Listed
$899,000
$752/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,735 (+136.4%)
$310,590 + $724,710
$1,035,300
2024
$6,656 (+3.4%)
$274,500 + $640,500
$915,000
2023
$6,437 (+3.6%)
$210,301 + $51,267
$261,568
2022
$6,211 (+0.3%)
$202,135 + $49,276
$251,411
2021
$6,191 (+7.3%)
$202,135 + $49,276
$251,411
2020
$5,772 (+6.1%)
$198,172 + $48,310
$246,482
2019
$5,439 (+2.5%)
$196,141 + $47,815
$243,956
2018
$5,306 (+4.0%)
$192,296 + $46,878
$239,174
2017
$5,102 (+5.2%)
$184,830 + $45,058
$229,888
2016
$4,849 (+1.8%)
$184,830 + $45,058
$229,888
2015
$4,763 (+5.1%)
$181,206 + $44,174
$225,380
2014
$4,530 (−8.7%)
$174,989 + $42,659
$217,648
2013
$4,959 (+3.4%)
$174,989 + $42,659
$217,648
2012
$4,795 (+2.9%)
$174,199 + $42,466
$216,665
2011
$4,661 (+0.6%)
$170,784 + $41,634
$212,418
2010
$4,631 (+0.2%)
$167,436 + $40,817
$208,253
2009
$4,620 (+8.0%)
$166,184 + $40,512
$206,696
2008
$4,277
$166,579 + $40,608
$207,187
Tax history for 1913 Rose St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,735 (+136.4%)
$310,590 + $724,710
$1,035,300
2024
$6,656 (+3.4%)
$274,500 + $640,500
$915,000
2023
$6,437 (+3.6%)
$210,301 + $51,267
$261,568
2022
$6,211 (+0.3%)
$202,135 + $49,276
$251,411
2021
$6,191 (+7.3%)
$202,135 + $49,276
$251,411
2020
$5,772 (+6.1%)
$198,172 + $48,310
$246,482
2019
$5,439 (+2.5%)
$196,141 + $47,815
$243,956
2018
$5,306 (+4.0%)
$192,296 + $46,878
$239,174
2017
$5,102 (+5.2%)
$184,830 + $45,058
$229,888
2016
$4,849 (+1.8%)
$184,830 + $45,058
$229,888
2015
$4,763 (+5.1%)
$181,206 + $44,174
$225,380
2014
$4,530 (−8.7%)
$174,989 + $42,659
$217,648
2013
$4,959 (+3.4%)
$174,989 + $42,659
$217,648
2012
$4,795 (+2.9%)
$174,199 + $42,466
$216,665
2011
$4,661 (+0.6%)
$170,784 + $41,634
$212,418
2010
$4,631 (+0.2%)
$167,436 + $40,817
$208,253
2009
$4,620 (+8.0%)
$166,184 + $40,512
$206,696
2008
$4,277
$166,579 + $40,608
$207,187
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1929
Sq. Ft.
1,089
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
060 244801600
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 22, 2025 • Final
Pre-app
Assign a new address for an accessory dwelling unit.
ADU
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: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Window
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.