Inspiring triplex worthy of Restoration and Reinvention. Keep as a triplex or convert the classic brown shingle back to SFR with cottage in back. Front unit has wonderful original architectural details and charm. Both houses need a big dose of TLC. Large lot could be gardener's [paradise.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
5,160 sq ftLot Size
$596Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dalia Juskys•DRE #01270756• REALTY ADVOCATES
Bought with Dianne Arancibia•DRE #01349364• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40112957
Dec 8, 2017
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40113601
Dec 23, 2005
Sold
$740,000
$409/sq ft
Oct 11, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Sep 28, 2005
Listed
$599,000
$331/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,135 (+8.2%)
$309,419 + $721,978
$1,031,397
2024
$17,691 (+1.9%)
$303,354 + $707,826
$1,011,180
2023
$17,369 (+1.6%)
$297,406 + $693,949
$991,355
2022
$17,100 (−0.2%)
$285,860 + $667,007
$952,867
2021
$17,134 (+4.7%)
$285,860 + $667,007
$952,867
2020
$16,358 (+20.4%)
$280,257 + $653,933
$934,190
2019
$13,586 (+1.7%)
$277,384 + $647,230
$924,614
2018
$13,362 (+3.7%)
$271,947 + $634,544
$906,491
2017
$12,890 (+3.2%)
$261,391 + $609,913
$871,304
2016
$12,495 (+1.3%)
$261,391 + $609,913
$871,304
2015
$12,332 (+7.7%)
$256,267 + $597,958
$854,225
2014
$11,449 (+4.1%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2013
$11,003 (+12.6%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2012
$9,771 (−8.4%)
$211,500 + $493,500
$705,000
2011
$10,670 (+0.5%)
$187,500 + $437,500
$625,000
2010
$10,622 (−9.9%)
$210,000 + $490,000
$700,000
2009
$11,792 (+3.8%)
$210,000 + $490,000
$700,000
2008
$11,358
$235,586 + $549,701
$785,287
Tax history for 1920 Blake St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,135 (+8.2%)
$309,419 + $721,978
$1,031,397
2024
$17,691 (+1.9%)
$303,354 + $707,826
$1,011,180
2023
$17,369 (+1.6%)
$297,406 + $693,949
$991,355
2022
$17,100 (−0.2%)
$285,860 + $667,007
$952,867
2021
$17,134 (+4.7%)
$285,860 + $667,007
$952,867
2020
$16,358 (+20.4%)
$280,257 + $653,933
$934,190
2019
$13,586 (+1.7%)
$277,384 + $647,230
$924,614
2018
$13,362 (+3.7%)
$271,947 + $634,544
$906,491
2017
$12,890 (+3.2%)
$261,391 + $609,913
$871,304
2016
$12,495 (+1.3%)
$261,391 + $609,913
$871,304
2015
$12,332 (+7.7%)
$256,267 + $597,958
$854,225
2014
$11,449 (+4.1%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2013
$11,003 (+12.6%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2012
$9,771 (−8.4%)
$211,500 + $493,500
$705,000
2011
$10,670 (+0.5%)
$187,500 + $437,500
$625,000
2010
$10,622 (−9.9%)
$210,000 + $490,000
$700,000
2009
$11,792 (+3.8%)
$210,000 + $490,000
$700,000
2008
$11,358
$235,586 + $549,701
$785,287
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,160
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
1,809
Year built
1918
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
055 181602700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on May 1, 2025.
R-4
Multi-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Multi-Family Residential (R-4) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging development of relatively high-density residential areas; Make available housing for persons who desire both convenience of location and a reasonable amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; Permit the construction of residential structures, such as residential hotels, which will provide housing opportunities for transient or seasonal residents; and Permit the construction of institutional and office uses that are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Sep 21, 2022 • Final
Minor
Electrical
HVAC
Jul 18, 2022 • Final
Minor
Install a new roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system. Upgrade the main electrical service panel.
Electrical
Electric meter
Solar
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
Total # of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Parking Lot
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 1 Dining Room: Yes
Unit 1 Air Conditioning: No
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 Dining Room: No
Unit 2 Air Conditioning: No
Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 3 Dining Room: No
Unit 3 Air Conditioning: No
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 3
Some Units Have: Fireplaces
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 0
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: 2HOUSES-1LOT
Year Built: 0
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5160
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Separate Meter: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Location
School Information
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,809
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,160 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Alameda County
APN: 055 181602700
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on May 1, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94704
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.02M – $1.24M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2005. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.