Step into serenity at 2416 Valley Street, a charming Berkeley home that blends classic warmth with elegant Japanese-inspired design. This delightful two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence features original hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and large, light-filled windows with soft Shoji-style coverings. The peaceful vibe begins at the vibrant red front door and flows throughout the thoughtfully designed interior. Tucked on a tree-lined street, the home includes an attached garage and a spacious laundry room with direct entry. The backyard reveals a beautifully manicured garden with mature plum, apple, persimmon, and lemon trees and a multitude of flowers—ideal for morning tea or evening reflection. At the heart of this oasis is a detached Japanese tea house cottage with tatami mats and traditional screens—perfect for a retreat, studio, or guest space*. With recent electrical upgrades and a newer roof, the home offers modern comfort with timeless charm. *Per graphic design : main house 1,040 sq ft + detached 227 sq ft = total 1,267 sq ft. Buyer to investigate.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gabriela Neagu•DRE #02011658• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Gretchen Roethle•DRE #01945375• Salt & Pine Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41105354
Aug 12, 2025
Sold
$1,350,000
$1,066/sq ft
Jul 30, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 18, 2025
Listed
$799,000
$631/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,002 (+18.8%)
$405,000 + $945,000
$1,350,000
2024
$3,370 (+4.7%)
$20,104 + $36,041
$56,145
2023
$3,218 (+11.4%)
$19,710 + $35,334
$55,044
2022
$2,890 (−7.9%)
$18,945 + $33,962
$52,907
2021
$3,137 (+20.7%)
$18,945 + $33,962
$52,907
2020
$2,598 (+8.3%)
$18,573 + $33,296
$51,869
2019
$2,400 (+3.3%)
$18,383 + $32,955
$51,338
2018
$2,324 (+5.4%)
$18,022 + $32,309
$50,331
2017
$2,205 (+7.3%)
$17,323 + $31,054
$48,377
2016
$2,054 (+2.2%)
$17,323 + $31,054
$48,377
2015
$2,009 (+2.5%)
$16,983 + $30,446
$47,429
2014
$1,960 (+5.2%)
$16,400 + $29,401
$45,801
2013
$1,863 (−4.7%)
$16,400 + $29,401
$45,801
2012
$1,954 (+4.8%)
$16,326 + $29,268
$45,594
2011
$1,864 (−0.3%)
$16,006 + $28,694
$44,700
2010
$1,869 (+1.8%)
$15,692 + $28,132
$43,824
2009
$1,835 (+12.6%)
$15,575 + $27,921
$43,496
2008
$1,630
$15,612 + $27,988
$43,600
Tax history for 2416 Valley St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,002 (+18.8%)
$405,000 + $945,000
$1,350,000
2024
$3,370 (+4.7%)
$20,104 + $36,041
$56,145
2023
$3,218 (+11.4%)
$19,710 + $35,334
$55,044
2022
$2,890 (−7.9%)
$18,945 + $33,962
$52,907
2021
$3,137 (+20.7%)
$18,945 + $33,962
$52,907
2020
$2,598 (+8.3%)
$18,573 + $33,296
$51,869
2019
$2,400 (+3.3%)
$18,383 + $32,955
$51,338
2018
$2,324 (+5.4%)
$18,022 + $32,309
$50,331
2017
$2,205 (+7.3%)
$17,323 + $31,054
$48,377
2016
$2,054 (+2.2%)
$17,323 + $31,054
$48,377
2015
$2,009 (+2.5%)
$16,983 + $30,446
$47,429
2014
$1,960 (+5.2%)
$16,400 + $29,401
$45,801
2013
$1,863 (−4.7%)
$16,400 + $29,401
$45,801
2012
$1,954 (+4.8%)
$16,326 + $29,268
$45,594
2011
$1,864 (−0.3%)
$16,006 + $28,694
$44,700
2010
$1,869 (+1.8%)
$15,692 + $28,132
$43,824
2009
$1,835 (+12.6%)
$15,575 + $27,921
$43,496
2008
$1,630
$15,612 + $27,988
$43,600
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
995
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 192100600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Central Vacuum
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.