2231 Woolsey St is a 1,053 square foot house on a 4,590 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 25, 2008 for $695,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,490,587.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
4,590 sq ftLot Size
$1,416Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,490,587
$796K since sold in April 2008$46K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 26.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.18M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40332262
Apr 9, 2008
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Apr 21, 2005
Sold
$640,000
$608/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40066899
Mar 19, 2005
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29019249
Aug 18, 2001
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29035484
Nov 12, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jun 17, 1997
Sold
$157,500
$150/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26636149
Feb 10, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Nov 8, 1994
Sold
$175,500
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,308 (+6.8%)
$279,325 + $651,759
$931,084
2024
$15,269 (+1.7%)
$273,850 + $638,983
$912,833
2023
$15,011 (+1.4%)
$268,481 + $626,456
$894,937
2022
$14,811 (−0.3%)
$258,058 + $602,136
$860,194
2021
$14,857 (+4.2%)
$258,058 + $602,136
$860,194
2020
$14,256 (+2.9%)
$253,000 + $590,333
$843,333
2019
$13,854 (+1.3%)
$250,406 + $584,281
$834,687
2018
$13,677 (+24.3%)
$245,498 + $572,829
$818,327
2017
$11,001 (+2.8%)
$235,967 + $550,591
$786,558
2016
$10,701 (+1.3%)
$235,967 + $550,591
$786,558
2015
$10,568 (+8.1%)
$231,341 + $539,796
$771,137
2014
$9,773 (+15.3%)
$205,500 + $479,500
$685,000
2013
$8,476 (+5.4%)
$205,500 + $479,500
$685,000
2012
$8,043 (−4.2%)
$171,300 + $399,700
$571,000
2011
$8,394 (−2.6%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2010
$8,617 (−6.2%)
$174,000 + $406,000
$580,000
2009
$9,189 (−3.5%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2008
$9,524
$191,700 + $447,300
$639,000
Tax history for 2231 Woolsey St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,308 (+6.8%)
$279,325 + $651,759
$931,084
2024
$15,269 (+1.7%)
$273,850 + $638,983
$912,833
2023
$15,011 (+1.4%)
$268,481 + $626,456
$894,937
2022
$14,811 (−0.3%)
$258,058 + $602,136
$860,194
2021
$14,857 (+4.2%)
$258,058 + $602,136
$860,194
2020
$14,256 (+2.9%)
$253,000 + $590,333
$843,333
2019
$13,854 (+1.3%)
$250,406 + $584,281
$834,687
2018
$13,677 (+24.3%)
$245,498 + $572,829
$818,327
2017
$11,001 (+2.8%)
$235,967 + $550,591
$786,558
2016
$10,701 (+1.3%)
$235,967 + $550,591
$786,558
2015
$10,568 (+8.1%)
$231,341 + $539,796
$771,137
2014
$9,773 (+15.3%)
$205,500 + $479,500
$685,000
2013
$8,476 (+5.4%)
$205,500 + $479,500
$685,000
2012
$8,043 (−4.2%)
$171,300 + $399,700
$571,000
2011
$8,394 (−2.6%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2010
$8,617 (−6.2%)
$174,000 + $406,000
$580,000
2009
$9,189 (−3.5%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2008
$9,524
$191,700 + $447,300
$639,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Floor Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Shake/Shingle
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HAWLEY
Living Sq. Ft: 1,053
Building Sq. Ft: 1,053
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 4,5
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,590
Legal Lot Number: 4,5
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1054
Zoning Code: R-2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,053
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,590 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Alameda County
APN: 052 155600900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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 84° 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
$1.42M – $1.72M
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