Adorable, cute cottage nestled in the Redwoods above the UC Berkley Campus! A detached home featuring a new updated kitchen and bathroom, a new roof, bamboo flooring throughout, plus old-world charm with knotty pine paneling, a wood burning stove, and a large deck off the living room for outdoor entertaining and watching the sunsets! From here, you can walk to Downtown Berkeley, the University of California Campus and also Tilden Park! Sewer Lateral compliant! A great Condo alternative – No HOA dues! Or perfect for an investor/short-term rental!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
3,163 sq ftLot Size
$919Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tomaj Trenda•DRE #01497085• Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Est. $3,474 per month, based on comparable rentals
Redfin agents who toured
Cottage in the Berkeley hills set above the street. Main level has a living area, updated kitchen and bath. Through a trap door is a ladder to the bedroom below, with a 1/2 bath and laundry. Peek a boo views. Parking is challenging.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41122258
May 26, 2026
Sold
$625,000
$919/sq ft
May 2, 2026
Pending
—
May 1, 2026
Relisted
—
Apr 15, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 28, 2026
Listed
$650,000
$956/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 21, 2021
Sold
$500,000
$735/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,817 (+5.2%)
$162,363 + $378,847
$541,210
2024
$8,378 (−4.5%)
$159,180 + $371,420
$530,600
2023
$8,770 (+2.8%)
$156,060 + $364,140
$520,200
2022
$8,528 (+400.8%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2021
$1,703 (+1.3%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2020
$1,682 (+11.4%)
$10,192 + $12,458
$22,650
2019
$1,510 (+1.8%)
$10,088 + $12,330
$22,418
2018
$1,482 (+7.1%)
$9,890 + $12,088
$21,978
2017
$1,384 (+12.2%)
$9,506 + $11,619
$21,125
2016
$1,234 (+1.0%)
$9,506 + $11,619
$21,125
2015
$1,222 (+10.5%)
$9,319 + $11,391
$20,710
2014
$1,106 (−4.6%)
$8,999 + $11,000
$19,999
2013
$1,159 (+2.2%)
$8,999 + $11,000
$19,999
2012
$1,133 (−2.5%)
$8,959 + $10,950
$19,909
2011
$1,162 (+22.0%)
$8,783 + $10,736
$19,519
2010
$952 (−8.4%)
$8,611 + $10,525
$19,136
2009
$1,040 (+6.9%)
$8,547 + $10,447
$18,994
2008
$972
$8,567 + $10,472
$19,039
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,163 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
680
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048H770309002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RH-2
S-9
Hillside Residential - 2 Zone
The intent of the RH-2 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance areas for single-family living on lots of at least 25,000 sq ft, and is appropriate in portions of the Oakland Hills.
Zone overlays
Fire Safety Protection Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Jun 22, 2023 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Perform sewer excavation work.
Plumbing
Jan 20, 2022 • Final
Sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
Grading
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
Parking Features: No Parking on Site
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
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.