Urban chic in heart of Gourmet Ghetto! Coveted location close to shops, restaurants, and transportation! Completely renovated! Dramatic chef's kitchen for entertaining and indoor/outdoor living. 4BR/2.5BA includes master suite. Studio or extra storage. Tandem parking for 2 cars.
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
3,330 sq ftLot Size
$1,271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Susie Schevill•DRE #00981376• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Listed by Faye Keogh•DRE #00988354• The Grubb Co. Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40875615
Sep 23, 2019
Sold
$1,900,000
$1,058/sq ft
Aug 9, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2019
Listed
$1,650,000
$919/sq ft
Urban chic in heart of Gourmet Ghetto! Coveted location close to shops, restaurants, and transportation! Completely renovated! Dramatic chef's kitchen for entertaining and indoor/outdoor living. 4BR/2.5BA includes master suite. Studio or extra storage. Tandem parking for 2 cars.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40813616
Mar 30, 2018
Sold
$2,170,000
$1,208/sq ft
Mar 25, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2018
Listed
$1,350,000
$752/sq ft
Remarkable Urban Oasis - in coveted Gourmet Ghetto location. Close to everything Berkeley has to offer; shops, dining, parks and BART. Restored by recognized Bee Renovated Team, they have taken a fresh approach with traditional architecture. Sonoma style meets Berkeley Avant-Guard. Beautiful finishes ingenious design. Dramatic chef's kitchen designed for entertaining with a seamless connection to enchanting Al Fresco living. Tucked off the street, this gem is behind a private courtyard. Truly Special!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40789745
Aug 31, 2017
Sold
$965,000
$537/sq ft
Aug 2, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 17, 2017
Listed
$1,200,000
$668/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 1991
Sold
$259,500
$144/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 1985
Sold
$160,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,073 (+7.9%)
$635,835 + $1,483,615
$2,119,450
2024
$28,808 (+2.2%)
$623,369 + $1,454,527
$2,077,896
2023
$28,187 (+1.8%)
$611,148 + $1,426,012
$2,037,160
2022
$27,698 (−0.4%)
$587,419 + $1,370,644
$1,958,063
2021
$27,821 (+4.9%)
$587,419 + $1,370,644
$1,958,063
2020
$26,529 (−11.7%)
$575,905 + $1,343,778
$1,919,683
2019
$30,053 (+102.7%)
$570,000 + $1,330,000
$1,900,000
2018
$14,823 (+32.2%)
$664,020 + $1,549,380
$2,213,400
2017
$11,209 (+3.9%)
$178,561 + $456,459
$635,020
2016
$10,786 (+1.6%)
$178,561 + $456,459
$635,020
2015
$10,619 (+1.1%)
$175,060 + $447,511
$622,571
2014
$10,502 (+0.9%)
$169,055 + $432,159
$601,214
2013
$10,407 (+3.6%)
$169,055 + $432,159
$601,214
2012
$10,040 (+2.0%)
$168,292 + $430,209
$598,501
2011
$9,840 (+0.5%)
$164,993 + $421,776
$586,769
2010
$9,793 (−0.2%)
$161,759 + $413,507
$575,266
2009
$9,808 (+10.4%)
$160,550 + $410,418
$570,968
2008
$8,884
$160,932 + $411,395
$572,327
Tax history for 2008 Virginia St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,073 (+7.9%)
$635,835 + $1,483,615
$2,119,450
2024
$28,808 (+2.2%)
$623,369 + $1,454,527
$2,077,896
2023
$28,187 (+1.8%)
$611,148 + $1,426,012
$2,037,160
2022
$27,698 (−0.4%)
$587,419 + $1,370,644
$1,958,063
2021
$27,821 (+4.9%)
$587,419 + $1,370,644
$1,958,063
2020
$26,529 (−11.7%)
$575,905 + $1,343,778
$1,919,683
2019
$30,053 (+102.7%)
$570,000 + $1,330,000
$1,900,000
2018
$14,823 (+32.2%)
$664,020 + $1,549,380
$2,213,400
2017
$11,209 (+3.9%)
$178,561 + $456,459
$635,020
2016
$10,786 (+1.6%)
$178,561 + $456,459
$635,020
2015
$10,619 (+1.1%)
$175,060 + $447,511
$622,571
2014
$10,502 (+0.9%)
$169,055 + $432,159
$601,214
2013
$10,407 (+3.6%)
$169,055 + $432,159
$601,214
2012
$10,040 (+2.0%)
$168,292 + $430,209
$598,501
2011
$9,840 (+0.5%)
$164,993 + $421,776
$586,769
2010
$9,793 (−0.2%)
$161,759 + $413,507
$575,266
2009
$9,808 (+10.4%)
$160,550 + $410,418
$570,968
2008
$8,884
$160,932 + $411,395
$572,327
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,330 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,704
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
058 217502005
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, Tandem
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Split Bath, Tub, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Unfinished Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.