Rare opportunity to own a charming 1916 Craftsman in Berkeley, tastefully remodeled and upgraded in 2019 with a newer roof, kitchen, siding, plumbing, electrical, heating system, and tankless water heater, plus double pane windows added in 2022. This light-filled 1 bed, 1 bath home offers a highly functional layout, a spacious kitchen, and a bedroom with a walk-in closet. Enjoy private gardens in both the front and back, a driveway for two off-street parking, and a detached finished bonus room with upgraded lighting and electrical, ideal as a home office, workout room or art studio. Location is a commuter's and walker's dream: just minutes from I-80 and within walking distance to parks and the cafes, shops, and restaurants of Fourth Street. HOA is $35/month and covers insurance for the common area and parking lot, plus grounds keeping for all shared areas, including the alley next to the house.
Ocean View, located between San Pablo Avenue and the Berkeley Marina, is a residential and light-industrial Berkeley neighborhood with a grid of low-slung bungalows and a working-street edge of warehouses and maker spaces. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fourth Street corridor near University Avenue, where design-forward shops, cafes, and galleries line wide sidewalks. Fourth Street Berkeley and the Berkeley Art Center act as cultural anchors, while the Berkeley Flea Market adds a weekend pulse. Streets read as practical and walkable, with pocket gardens and small front porches setting the tone. The flat terrain and bayward breezes shape an outdoorsy rhythm, with paths leading toward shoreline views. Architecture mixes early 20th-century cottages with newer infill, keeping the look varied but cohesive.
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Offer insights
1921 7th St · $698,000
$772K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $772K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
109.6%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Updated kitchen
Double-pane windows with screens
Crawl-space basement
Bonus room
Bedrooms
1 bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with a shower over tub, tile, and a window
Kitchen
Stone counters
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas range
Microwave
Freestanding range/oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with washer, dryer, cabinets, sink, and 220-volt outlet
Gas water heater
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced-air, natural gas heating
Exterior features
Front and back yards
Garden/play area
Low-maintenance landscaping
Fenced front yard with wood fencing
Shed
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Built in 1916
Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community park
Monthly HOA fee of $35, including insurance, common-area maintenance, and exterior maintenance
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41150782
Oct 25, 2026
Pending
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Oct 9, 2026
Listed
$698,000
$1,115/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 14, 2023
Sold
$775,000
$1,238/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40850821
Feb 26, 2019
Sold
$525,000
$839/sq ft
Feb 11, 2019
Pending
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Feb 8, 2019
Pending
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Jan 23, 2019
Listed
$499,000
$797/sq ft
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Rare opportunity to own a charming 1BD/1BA 1916 Craftsman Cottage in the Heart of Berkeley’s Oceanview neighborhood and do so at a condo price! This vintage charmer features a formal living room, eat-in kitchen, ample bed and full bath, PLUS laundry room. Outside are cute front and back yards, a formal driveway AND a large storage shed/workshop. Great location close to University Ave, 4th Street, San Pablo Ave shopping and dining, North Berkeley Bart, Cal Berkeley, local parks, schools and easy freeway access.
Public Records
May 17, 1988
Sold
$82,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,549 (+6.7%)
$234,000 + $546,000
$780,000
2024
$10,818 (+34.4%)
$241,893 + $564,417
$806,310
2023
$8,049 (+1.6%)
$237,150 + $553,350
$790,500
2022
$7,922 (−0.3%)
$165,559 + $386,304
$551,863
2021
$7,948 (+4.6%)
$165,559 + $386,304
$551,863
2020
$7,601 (+184.9%)
$162,313 + $378,730
$541,043
2019
$2,668 (−14.3%)
$160,650 + $374,850
$535,500
2018
$3,114 (+4.6%)
$42,209 + $98,489
$140,698
2017
$2,978 (+4.5%)
$40,570 + $94,665
$135,235
2016
$2,851 (+1.8%)
$40,570 + $94,665
$135,235
2015
$2,801 (+1.4%)
$39,775 + $92,809
$132,584
2014
$2,762 (+3.3%)
$38,410 + $89,625
$128,035
2013
$2,674 (+3.5%)
$38,410 + $89,625
$128,035
2012
$2,583 (+3.7%)
$38,237 + $89,220
$127,457
2011
$2,491 (−0.2%)
$37,487 + $87,471
$124,958
2010
$2,496 (+1.1%)
$36,752 + $85,756
$122,508
2009
$2,467 (+8.5%)
$36,478 + $85,116
$121,594
2008
$2,275
$36,565 + $85,318
$121,883
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1,988 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1916
Finished Sq. Ft.
616
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
616
Year built
1916
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
057 209302700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-3
Multiple Family Residential District
The purpose of the Multiple-Family Residential 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 dormitories fraternity and sorority houses boarding and rooming houses which meet City requirements for this type of housing; and Permit the construction of specialized care and treatment facilities such as senior congregate housing nursing homes and hospitals when such are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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 • 94710
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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.
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Redfin Estimate for 1921 7th St
$838,070
$140K over list price of $698K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $650K to $1.0M.