Bordering on the vibrant South Campus neighborhood this Victorian era house has a captivating exterior with gingerbread trim and scalloped shingles that preserves original details while providing a great floor plan for today’s living. This four bedroom three bath home’s original charm is seen with stately tall ceilings and fine artful accents. The large bay window in the living room brings in abundant natural light. Formal dining room opens to an updated kitchen. Spacious family room opens to deck and fenced-in backyard with a not to be missed storage unit. Highly desirable location close to UCB, BART, shopping and transit.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
3,375 sq ftLot Size
$875Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Marcia Weske•DRE #01841873• The GRUBB Company
Bought with Bret Fouche•DRE #01909434• Keller Williams Tri-Valley
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40784834
Jul 14, 2017
Sold
$1,350,000
$596/sq ft
Jun 23, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 9, 2017
Listed
$1,175,000
$519/sq ft
Bordering on the vibrant South Campus neighborhood this Victorian era house has a captivating exterior with gingerbread trim and scalloped shingles that preserves original details while providing a great floor plan for today’s living. This four bedroom three bath home’s original charm is seen with stately tall ceilings and fine artful accents. The large bay window in the living room brings in abundant natural light. Formal dining room opens to an updated kitchen. Spacious family room opens to deck and fenced-in backyard with a not to be missed storage unit. Highly desirable location close to UCB, BART, shopping and transit.
Public Records
Feb 26, 2010
Sold
$663,000
$293/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40409693
Jun 16, 2009
Sold
$490,000
$216/sq ft
May 29, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2009
Listed
$395,000
$174/sq ft
+4
1890 VICTORIAN waiting for restoration by someone w/ know-how & heart. Beautiful Details, Large South Facing Yard. Now (2 or) 3 units according to public records. Potential Unlimited! Close to the University Restaurants, Elmwood, BART. FABULOUS FIXER.Check w/ City about conversion to single family.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,655 (+8.2%)
$470,026 + $1,096,729
$1,566,755
2024
$21,854 (+2.0%)
$460,813 + $1,075,230
$1,536,043
2023
$21,422 (+1.6%)
$451,777 + $1,054,147
$1,505,924
2022
$21,082 (−0.4%)
$434,236 + $1,013,219
$1,447,455
2021
$21,159 (+5.1%)
$434,236 + $1,013,219
$1,447,455
2020
$20,128 (+3.5%)
$425,723 + $993,355
$1,419,078
2019
$19,452 (+1.5%)
$421,362 + $983,178
$1,404,540
2018
$19,155 (+111.9%)
$413,100 + $963,900
$1,377,000
2017
$9,040 (+4.0%)
$163,102 + $380,572
$543,674
2016
$8,693 (+1.4%)
$163,102 + $380,572
$543,674
2015
$8,571 (−1.1%)
$159,905 + $373,111
$533,016
2014
$8,668 (−0.3%)
$154,420 + $360,314
$514,734
2013
$8,698 (+3.8%)
$154,420 + $360,314
$514,734
2012
$8,382 (+2.2%)
$153,723 + $358,688
$512,411
2011
$8,200 (+1.2%)
$150,710 + $351,657
$502,367
2010
$8,103 (−19.9%)
$147,755 + $344,763
$492,518
2009
$10,118 (+253.3%)
$146,651 + $342,187
$488,838
2008
$2,864
$194,835 + $454,616
$649,451
Tax history for 2218 Blake St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,655 (+8.2%)
$470,026 + $1,096,729
$1,566,755
2024
$21,854 (+2.0%)
$460,813 + $1,075,230
$1,536,043
2023
$21,422 (+1.6%)
$451,777 + $1,054,147
$1,505,924
2022
$21,082 (−0.4%)
$434,236 + $1,013,219
$1,447,455
2021
$21,159 (+5.1%)
$434,236 + $1,013,219
$1,447,455
2020
$20,128 (+3.5%)
$425,723 + $993,355
$1,419,078
2019
$19,452 (+1.5%)
$421,362 + $983,178
$1,404,540
2018
$19,155 (+111.9%)
$413,100 + $963,900
$1,377,000
2017
$9,040 (+4.0%)
$163,102 + $380,572
$543,674
2016
$8,693 (+1.4%)
$163,102 + $380,572
$543,674
2015
$8,571 (−1.1%)
$159,905 + $373,111
$533,016
2014
$8,668 (−0.3%)
$154,420 + $360,314
$514,734
2013
$8,698 (+3.8%)
$154,420 + $360,314
$514,734
2012
$8,382 (+2.2%)
$153,723 + $358,688
$512,411
2011
$8,200 (+1.2%)
$150,710 + $351,657
$502,367
2010
$8,103 (−19.9%)
$147,755 + $344,763
$492,518
2009
$10,118 (+253.3%)
$146,651 + $342,187
$488,838
2008
$2,864
$194,835 + $454,616
$649,451
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,375 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
2,155
Year built
1890
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
055 182902100
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
Nov 28, 2022 • Final
Minor
Remove and replace the air conditioning unit and coil with a new system in the same location.
HVAC
Nov 28, 2018 • Final
Minor
Roofing
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
Upper Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Street Level Features: 1 Bath, Main Entry
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Range/Oven Built-in,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 8
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,265
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Storage
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 2265
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1890
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3375
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Features: Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,155
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,375 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Alameda County
APN: 055 182902100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° 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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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.88M – $2.28M
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