Welcome home to this sunny, charming bungalow with modern improvements and classic charm, in the heart of vibrant West Berkeley. Shops & parks galore, and just a mile to N. Berkeley BART. Updated kitchen & 1.5 baths, 2 bedrooms, sunny converted garage perfect for office or art studio with lightning fast fiber internet, and a spacious basement perfect for a workshop. Private side yard, back patio, and mature front garden. New engineered seismic work (2020) + updated water heater, roof, and sewer lateral in compliance.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
2,040 sq ftLot Size
$1,085Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Rebecca Nemeth•DRE #01743511• Zip Code East Bay
Bought with Out Of Area Out•DRE #88888888• OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
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Market trends in 94710, CA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
115.9%
+2.3% MoM
Median sale price
$1.1M
$33K MoM
Avg. days on market
19d
15 days MoM
Recently sold homes
17
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Sale history for 2109 8th St
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40942886
May 6, 2021
Sold
$1,130,000
$1,108/sq ft
Apr 7, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 25, 2021
Listed
$825,000
$809/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40518588
Jun 1, 2011
Sold
$380,000
$373/sq ft
May 16, 2011
Pending
—
Apr 22, 2011
Pending
—
Apr 12, 2011
Listed
$369,000
$362/sq ft
+4
Close to 4th Street, international food, and transit. Charming split-level with small deck and artist's studio in back. Not a short sale or foreclosure. Must see!
Public Records
Aug 1, 1996
Sold
$139,000
$136/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26111608
Jul 10, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Oct 10, 1991
Sold
$160,000
$157/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 21, 1986
Sold
$76,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,072 (+7.7%)
$374,276 + $873,311
$1,247,587
2024
$16,788 (+2.0%)
$366,940 + $856,194
$1,223,134
2023
$16,459 (+1.5%)
$359,746 + $839,409
$1,199,155
2022
$16,209 (+105.2%)
$345,780 + $806,820
$1,152,600
2021
$7,899 (+6.1%)
$345,780 + $806,820
$1,152,600
2020
$7,442 (+4.7%)
$134,925 + $325,338
$460,263
2019
$7,112 (+1.9%)
$133,543 + $322,004
$455,547
2018
$6,982 (+4.3%)
$130,925 + $315,693
$446,618
2017
$6,692 (+3.8%)
$125,843 + $293,634
$419,477
2016
$6,449 (+1.4%)
$125,843 + $293,634
$419,477
2015
$6,359 (+0.8%)
$123,376 + $287,878
$411,254
2014
$6,306 (−0.8%)
$119,143 + $278,001
$397,144
2013
$6,356 (+3.7%)
$119,143 + $278,001
$397,144
2012
$6,127 (+66.3%)
$118,605 + $276,746
$395,351
2011
$3,686 (+0.3%)
$116,280 + $271,320
$387,600
2010
$3,673 (+0.3%)
$53,010 + $123,690
$176,700
2009
$3,661 (+7.7%)
$52,614 + $122,766
$175,380
2008
$3,399
$52,739 + $123,058
$175,797
Tax history for 2109 8th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,072 (+7.7%)
$374,276 + $873,311
$1,247,587
2024
$16,788 (+2.0%)
$366,940 + $856,194
$1,223,134
2023
$16,459 (+1.5%)
$359,746 + $839,409
$1,199,155
2022
$16,209 (+105.2%)
$345,780 + $806,820
$1,152,600
2021
$7,899 (+6.1%)
$345,780 + $806,820
$1,152,600
2020
$7,442 (+4.7%)
$134,925 + $325,338
$460,263
2019
$7,112 (+1.9%)
$133,543 + $322,004
$455,547
2018
$6,982 (+4.3%)
$130,925 + $315,693
$446,618
2017
$6,692 (+3.8%)
$125,843 + $293,634
$419,477
2016
$6,449 (+1.4%)
$125,843 + $293,634
$419,477
2015
$6,359 (+0.8%)
$123,376 + $287,878
$411,254
2014
$6,306 (−0.8%)
$119,143 + $278,001
$397,144
2013
$6,356 (+3.7%)
$119,143 + $278,001
$397,144
2012
$6,127 (+66.3%)
$118,605 + $276,746
$395,351
2011
$3,686 (+0.3%)
$116,280 + $271,320
$387,600
2010
$3,673 (+0.3%)
$53,010 + $123,690
$176,700
2009
$3,661 (+7.7%)
$52,614 + $122,766
$175,380
2008
$3,399
$52,739 + $123,058
$175,797
*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
2,040 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Sq. Ft.
1,020
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 197102800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1A
Limited Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Limited Two-Family Residential district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of low medium-density residential areas characterized by reasonable open and spacious type of development consistent with the General Plan; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; Allow flexibility in the use of property for residential purposes by permitting two dwelling units on one lot under limited conditions; and Appropriately regulate the rear and side setback areas for the construction of a dwelling unit in areas west of San Pablo Avenue.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Aug 21, 2023 • Final
Minor
Install a new tankless water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jul 19, 2022 • Final
Minor
Install a new Payne furnace.
HVAC
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
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, 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.