Vintage Victorian waiting to be glorious again! Two houses on 1 lot. Main house has 2 bed/1 bath with skylights. Large kitchen opens to deck. Full basement waiting to be finished! Back cottage needs "major TLC!" Great location close to 4th Street shops, University Ave, BART, EZ to UCBerkeley.
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
6,858 sq ftLot Size
$780Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by G. Julia Bivins•DRE #01212970• Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
Bought with Laura Martell•DRE #01401840• WINKLER REAL ESTATE GROUP
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40730025
Redfin Estimate
$1,332,691
$6,309 since sold in December 2025$25K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40730025
Mar 31, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2016
Sold
$1,000,000
$585/sq ft
Mar 10, 2016
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2016
Listed
$725,000
$424/sq ft
+15
Vintage Victorian waiting to be glorious again! Two houses on 1 lot. Main house has 2 bed/1 bath with skylights. Large kitchen opens to deck. Full basement waiting to be finished! Back cottage needs "major TLC!" Great location close to 4th Street shops, University Ave, BART, EZ to UCBerkeley.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,403 (+9.5%)
$401,700 + $937,300
$1,339,000
2024
$18,625 (+2.5%)
$532,696 + $651,073
$1,183,769
2023
$18,179 (+2.2%)
$522,252 + $638,308
$1,160,560
2022
$17,794 (−2.5%)
$501,975 + $613,525
$1,115,500
2021
$18,252 (+7.9%)
$501,975 + $613,525
$1,115,500
2020
$16,917 (+3.9%)
$492,133 + $601,496
$1,093,629
2019
$16,285 (+1.8%)
$487,089 + $595,331
$1,082,420
2018
$16,002 (+3.6%)
$477,540 + $583,660
$1,061,200
2017
$15,441 (+227.4%)
$459,000 + $561,000
$1,020,000
2016
$4,716 (−14.7%)
$459,000 + $561,000
$1,020,000
2015
$5,530 (−0.1%)
$67,288 + $83,393
$150,681
2014
$5,536 (+5.9%)
$64,980 + $80,533
$145,513
2013
$5,229 (+3.3%)
$64,980 + $80,533
$145,513
2012
$5,064 (+3.1%)
$64,686 + $80,169
$144,855
2011
$4,913 (+1.0%)
$63,418 + $78,597
$142,015
2010
$4,863 (+0.7%)
$62,175 + $77,056
$139,231
2009
$4,829 (+9.9%)
$61,711 + $76,481
$138,192
2008
$4,393
$61,858 + $76,663
$138,521
Tax history for 2317 8th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,403 (+9.5%)
$401,700 + $937,300
$1,339,000
2024
$18,625 (+2.5%)
$532,696 + $651,073
$1,183,769
2023
$18,179 (+2.2%)
$522,252 + $638,308
$1,160,560
2022
$17,794 (−2.5%)
$501,975 + $613,525
$1,115,500
2021
$18,252 (+7.9%)
$501,975 + $613,525
$1,115,500
2020
$16,917 (+3.9%)
$492,133 + $601,496
$1,093,629
2019
$16,285 (+1.8%)
$487,089 + $595,331
$1,082,420
2018
$16,002 (+3.6%)
$477,540 + $583,660
$1,061,200
2017
$15,441 (+227.4%)
$459,000 + $561,000
$1,020,000
2016
$4,716 (−14.7%)
$459,000 + $561,000
$1,020,000
2015
$5,530 (−0.1%)
$67,288 + $83,393
$150,681
2014
$5,536 (+5.9%)
$64,980 + $80,533
$145,513
2013
$5,229 (+3.3%)
$64,980 + $80,533
$145,513
2012
$5,064 (+3.1%)
$64,686 + $80,169
$144,855
2011
$4,913 (+1.0%)
$63,418 + $78,597
$142,015
2010
$4,863 (+0.7%)
$62,175 + $77,056
$139,231
2009
$4,829 (+9.9%)
$61,711 + $76,481
$138,192
2008
$4,393
$61,858 + $76,663
$138,521
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Oct 8, 2025 • 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
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RAYMOND
Living Sq. Ft: 1,708
Building Sq. Ft: 1,708
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: MAP 10 PG 12 BLK 123 PART OF LOT 24,25
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,858
Legal Lot Number: 24
Legal Block Number: 123
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1574
County Use Description: TWO, THREE OR FOUR SINGLE FAMI
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,708
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,858 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: 1918
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 193702500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° 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
$1.27M – $1.53M
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