1st time on the mkt. 30 yrs -2 story, well-maintained home w/legal studio on large lot in W. Berkeley. 3bed/1ba upstairs, plus studio wi/bath and kitchen to rent downstairs. Newly updated kitchen, bath, laundry, & deck w/permits. Small outbldg, solar panels, garden, fruit tree, 99 Bike score & more!
Great location on a cul-de-sac close to a school not far to shopping and dining as well as transportation. Has the feeling of being wall maintained and it is the first time on the market in 30 years. Extra room in the lower level of the home. Lots of...
storage in the lower level of the home as well as the storage shed in the yard. Back yard is large.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40672398
Oct 10, 2014
Sold
$870,000
$578/sq ft
Sep 18, 2014
Pending
—
Sep 3, 2014
Listed
$759,000
$505/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 1984
Sold
$80,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,218 (+10.7%)
$319,944 + $746,536
$1,066,480
2024
$17,362 (+2.5%)
$313,672 + $731,902
$1,045,574
2023
$16,933 (+2.3%)
$307,523 + $717,554
$1,025,077
2022
$16,547 (−0.1%)
$295,582 + $689,692
$985,274
2021
$16,571 (+5.8%)
$295,582 + $689,692
$985,274
2020
$15,659 (+4.3%)
$289,788 + $676,172
$965,960
2019
$15,008 (+1.9%)
$286,818 + $669,242
$956,060
2018
$14,733 (+3.6%)
$281,196 + $656,124
$937,320
2017
$14,224 (+3.6%)
$270,278 + $630,649
$900,927
2016
$13,735 (+1.4%)
$270,278 + $630,649
$900,927
2015
$13,546 (+164.2%)
$264,980 + $618,287
$883,267
2014
$5,128 (+4.4%)
$101,674 + $46,342
$148,016
2013
$4,913 (+3.3%)
$101,674 + $46,342
$148,016
2012
$4,757 (+3.2%)
$101,215 + $46,132
$147,347
2011
$4,611 (+0.9%)
$99,231 + $45,228
$144,459
2010
$4,569 (+0.3%)
$97,286 + $44,341
$141,627
2009
$4,555 (+9.8%)
$96,559 + $44,010
$140,569
2008
$4,150
$96,789 + $44,115
$140,904
Tax history for 2221 8th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,218 (+10.7%)
$319,944 + $746,536
$1,066,480
2024
$17,362 (+2.5%)
$313,672 + $731,902
$1,045,574
2023
$16,933 (+2.3%)
$307,523 + $717,554
$1,025,077
2022
$16,547 (−0.1%)
$295,582 + $689,692
$985,274
2021
$16,571 (+5.8%)
$295,582 + $689,692
$985,274
2020
$15,659 (+4.3%)
$289,788 + $676,172
$965,960
2019
$15,008 (+1.9%)
$286,818 + $669,242
$956,060
2018
$14,733 (+3.6%)
$281,196 + $656,124
$937,320
2017
$14,224 (+3.6%)
$270,278 + $630,649
$900,927
2016
$13,735 (+1.4%)
$270,278 + $630,649
$900,927
2015
$13,546 (+164.2%)
$264,980 + $618,287
$883,267
2014
$5,128 (+4.4%)
$101,674 + $46,342
$148,016
2013
$4,913 (+3.3%)
$101,674 + $46,342
$148,016
2012
$4,757 (+3.2%)
$101,215 + $46,132
$147,347
2011
$4,611 (+0.9%)
$99,231 + $45,228
$144,459
2010
$4,569 (+0.3%)
$97,286 + $44,341
$141,627
2009
$4,555 (+9.8%)
$96,559 + $44,010
$140,569
2008
$4,150
$96,789 + $44,115
$140,904
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,208 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1939
Sq. Ft.
1,504
Year built
1907
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
056 197001802
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Space Per Unit - 1, Workshop in Garage, Below Building Parking, Enclosed
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2014. This data may not match public records. Learn more.