Built on a 50' x 100' lot just south of the UC Campus & near Shattuck Ave & downtown Berkeley. The 2 unit Victorian has been well maintained & restored & is available as an investment property or perhaps for an owner occupier who could live, work & study in the beautiful two story, 9 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom upper unit. From the Blake sidewalk the wide front stairs lead to the front porch & the original front door. Enter the home & appreciate more original doors, fixtures, details & 10' ceilings. The large former double parlor has been divided into 2 bedrooms. The central living & dining area is perfect for group or family living. There are 2 more bedrooms, a full bath & a powder room. The kitchen opens to the backyard. The top floor has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & laundry. 3 of the bedrooms open to private balconies. The lower 6 bedroom 2 bathroom unit was reorganized & remodeled in 2013. 2 car parking.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
6,750 sq ftLot Size
$709Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Bought with Ryan Wagner•DRE #01760602• Colliers International
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40912830
Aug 18, 2020
Sold
$1,900,000
$458/sq ft
Aug 11, 2020
Pending
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Jul 17, 2020
Listed
$2,100,000
$506/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 2010
Sold
$1,275,000
$307/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40418437
Aug 12, 2009
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40418537
Aug 12, 2009
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40013207
Aug 11, 2004
Sold
$1,225,000
$295/sq ft
May 21, 2004
Listing Removed
—
May 7, 2004
Listed
*
Public Records
Nov 28, 1978
Sold
$55,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,575 (+10.1%)
$629,314 + $1,468,399
$2,097,713
2024
$31,408 (+2.1%)
$616,979 + $1,439,618
$2,056,597
2023
$30,761 (−6.5%)
$604,884 + $1,411,396
$2,016,280
2022
$32,915 (+8.7%)
$581,400 + $1,356,600
$1,938,000
2021
$30,291 (+24.1%)
$581,400 + $1,356,600
$1,938,000
2020
$24,414 (+4.6%)
$570,000 + $1,330,000
$1,900,000
2019
$23,332 (+1.8%)
$451,441 + $1,083,851
$1,535,292
2018
$22,924 (+3.4%)
$442,590 + $1,062,601
$1,505,191
2017
$22,169 (+3.6%)
$425,408 + $1,021,350
$1,446,758
2016
$21,393 (+1.4%)
$425,408 + $1,021,350
$1,446,758
2015
$21,099 (+0.1%)
$417,070 + $1,001,330
$1,418,400
2014
$21,069 (+6.8%)
$402,764 + $966,984
$1,369,748
2013
$19,734 (+3.8%)
$402,764 + $966,984
$1,369,748
2012
$19,004 (+1.7%)
$400,947 + $935,545
$1,336,492
2011
$18,684 (−2.7%)
$393,087 + $917,204
$1,310,291
2010
$19,195 (−1.1%)
$385,380 + $899,220
$1,284,600
2009
$19,409 (+3.6%)
$396,844 + $925,971
$1,322,815
2008
$18,730
$397,789 + $928,175
$1,325,964
Tax history for 2225 Blake St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,575 (+10.1%)
$629,314 + $1,468,399
$2,097,713
2024
$31,408 (+2.1%)
$616,979 + $1,439,618
$2,056,597
2023
$30,761 (−6.5%)
$604,884 + $1,411,396
$2,016,280
2022
$32,915 (+8.7%)
$581,400 + $1,356,600
$1,938,000
2021
$30,291 (+24.1%)
$581,400 + $1,356,600
$1,938,000
2020
$24,414 (+4.6%)
$570,000 + $1,330,000
$1,900,000
2019
$23,332 (+1.8%)
$451,441 + $1,083,851
$1,535,292
2018
$22,924 (+3.4%)
$442,590 + $1,062,601
$1,505,191
2017
$22,169 (+3.6%)
$425,408 + $1,021,350
$1,446,758
2016
$21,393 (+1.4%)
$425,408 + $1,021,350
$1,446,758
2015
$21,099 (+0.1%)
$417,070 + $1,001,330
$1,418,400
2014
$21,069 (+6.8%)
$402,764 + $966,984
$1,369,748
2013
$19,734 (+3.8%)
$402,764 + $966,984
$1,369,748
2012
$19,004 (+1.7%)
$400,947 + $935,545
$1,336,492
2011
$18,684 (−2.7%)
$393,087 + $917,204
$1,310,291
2010
$19,195 (−1.1%)
$385,380 + $899,220
$1,284,600
2009
$19,409 (+3.6%)
$396,844 + $925,971
$1,322,815
2008
$18,730
$397,789 + $928,175
$1,325,964
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
4,153
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
055 183000900
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
Jan 8, 2020 • Final
Plan check
Electrical
Jan 8, 2020 • Final
Plan check
Plumbing
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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Parking Spaces
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 6
# of Bathrooms Full: 5
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen/Family Combo
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Features: In Unit
Street Level Features: 6+ Bedrooms, 5+ Baths
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 18
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood
Building Area Total: 4,153
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 4153
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1895
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6750
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Features: Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,153
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Alameda County
APN: 055 183000900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 86° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.80M – $3.39M
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