One of Berkeley’s most distinctive gems: a magical retreat featuring a stunning Victorian Italianate paired with an adorable detached and separately metered, boutique second residence. Boldly reimagined by its long-time owners, the property blends timeless architectural charm with extensive modern upgrades including expanded kitchen and primary suite, updated systems, and newer foundation. A polished entry opens to elegant living and dining rooms ideal for entertaining, while the beautifully remodeled chef’s kitchen offers abundant space, high-end appliances, and excellent functionality. Upstairs, the spacious rear primary suite features a gorgeous bath and large walk-in closet, accompanied by two additional bedrooms and bath. French doors open to a private garden oasis designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living. At the rear, the private, single-level second home is the ultimate flex space: perfect for guests, in-laws, au pair, rental income, dedicated WFH or art studio space. Double parking pad with EV charging. Exceptional Berkeley location near shops, cafés, dining, BART, AC Transit, and UC Berkeley - one of the world’s premier public universities - offering cultural, academic, and lifestyle enrichment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
4,725 sq ftLot Size
$1,047Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Daniel Stea•DRE #01452156• Stea Realty Group
Bought with Anne Feste•DRE #01265201• Vanguard Properties
Est. $9,925 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2222 Blake St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41134621
Jul 2, 2026
Sold
$2,700,000
$1,047/sq ft
Jun 15, 2026
Pending
—
May 13, 2026
Listed
$1,995,000
$774/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 2010
Sold
$761,000
$295/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40480932
Oct 1, 2010
Sold
$808,000
$313/sq ft
Sep 22, 2010
Pending
—
Sep 10, 2010
Price Changed
$829,000
$321/sq ft
Aug 6, 2010
Listed
$865,000
$335/sq ft
+4
Rare & Gorgeous Victorian 3BD 1.25BA home w/ legal separately metered 1BD in law Cottage, GOLDEN DUPLEX status, all in the heart of Berkeley close to campus, shopping, downtown, transportation, sweet/private yard, HW floors, 10' ceilings, period details. Come Sun 2-4.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40478069
Oct 1, 2010
Sold
$808,000
$313/sq ft
Sep 22, 2010
Pending
—
Sep 10, 2010
Price Changed
$829,000
$321/sq ft
Jul 21, 2010
Listed
$865,000
$335/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40478056
Oct 1, 2010
Sold
$808,000
$313/sq ft
Sep 21, 2010
Pending
—
Sep 10, 2010
Price Changed
$829,000
$321/sq ft
Jul 21, 2010
Listed
$865,000
$335/sq ft
+4
Rare & gorgeous Victorian 3BD 1.25BA home plus legal 1/1 in-law cottage (golden duplex), heart of Berkeley close to campus, downtown, shopping, transportation, sweet & private yard, wood floors, 10' ceilings, period details. Newer foundation, 90% eff htr, tankless wtr htr. Come Sun 2-4
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #21035675
Dec 6, 2001
Sold
$636,500
$247/sq ft
Oct 24, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 2001
Listed
$639,000
$248/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,296 (+12.6%)
$298,324 + $773,609
$1,071,933
2024
$16,254 (+5.9%)
$292,475 + $758,441
$1,050,916
2023
$15,343 (+2.0%)
$286,742 + $717,065
$1,003,807
2022
$15,049 (−0.1%)
$275,610 + $643,091
$918,701
2021
$15,070 (+6.1%)
$275,610 + $643,091
$918,701
2020
$14,207 (+4.5%)
$270,206 + $630,482
$900,688
2019
$13,590 (+1.8%)
$267,437 + $624,020
$891,457
2018
$13,350 (+3.7%)
$262,195 + $611,789
$873,984
2017
$12,872 (+3.6%)
$252,018 + $588,042
$840,060
2016
$12,425 (+1.4%)
$252,018 + $588,042
$840,060
2015
$12,255 (−0.6%)
$247,077 + $576,514
$823,591
2014
$12,333 (−0.7%)
$238,600 + $556,735
$795,335
2013
$12,423 (+3.8%)
$238,600 + $556,735
$795,335
2012
$11,965 (+2.0%)
$237,523 + $554,221
$791,744
2011
$11,732 (+21.5%)
$232,866 + $543,354
$776,220
2010
$9,653 (−15.2%)
$228,300 + $532,700
$761,000
2009
$11,381 (+4.2%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2008
$10,925
$219,109 + $511,064
$730,173
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,725 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1915
Sq. Ft.
2,577
Year built
1901
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
055 182902200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.