Stroll to Fourth Street from this pristine 2 plus bedroom home. Spacious liv rm, formal dining rm, updated kitchen & charming brfst rm. Excellent separation of space, great storage and updated throughout. Beautifully landscaped yard. Versatile cottage in backyard, perfect for guests or home office.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sheril Madden•DRE #01228854• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Liz Rush•DRE #01445284• Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40575438
Jul 18, 2012
Sold
$650,000
$592/sq ft
Jun 7, 2012
Pending
—
May 24, 2012
Listed
$525,000
$478/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29026894
Sep 30, 1999
Sold
$360,000
$328/sq ft
Aug 31, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 23, 1999
Listed
$325,000
$296/sq ft
FRONT HOUSE IS UPDATED 2/1, BEAUTIFUL HRDWD FOORS, BUILT-INS, BREAKFAST NOOK & LAUNDRY AREA, ATTACHED GARAGE W/ INTERIOR ACCESS (approx.1098 sqft) COTTAGE IN BACK (approx. 485 sqft) WALK TO 4TH STREET SHOPS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,939 (+9.0%)
$240,119 + $560,277
$800,396
2024
$11,867 (+2.1%)
$240,119 + $560,277
$800,396
2023
$11,624 (+1.8%)
$235,411 + $549,294
$784,705
2022
$11,424 (−0.3%)
$226,272 + $527,968
$754,240
2021
$11,454 (+5.4%)
$226,272 + $527,968
$754,240
2020
$10,867 (+3.8%)
$221,835 + $517,617
$739,452
2019
$10,467 (+1.7%)
$219,562 + $512,311
$731,873
2018
$10,297 (+3.7%)
$215,258 + $502,269
$717,527
2017
$9,930 (+3.1%)
$206,900 + $482,768
$689,668
2016
$9,629 (+1.3%)
$206,900 + $482,768
$689,668
2015
$9,504 (+0.6%)
$202,844 + $473,304
$676,148
2014
$9,445 (−1.1%)
$195,885 + $457,065
$652,950
2013
$9,547 (+41.6%)
$195,885 + $457,065
$652,950
2012
$6,741 (+2.3%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2011
$6,592 (+1.1%)
$132,153 + $308,357
$440,510
2010
$6,522 (−1.1%)
$129,562 + $302,311
$431,873
2009
$6,595 (+4.5%)
$128,594 + $300,053
$428,647
2008
$6,313
$128,900 + $300,767
$429,667
Tax history for 831 Hearst Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,939 (+9.0%)
$240,119 + $560,277
$800,396
2024
$11,867 (+2.1%)
$240,119 + $560,277
$800,396
2023
$11,624 (+1.8%)
$235,411 + $549,294
$784,705
2022
$11,424 (−0.3%)
$226,272 + $527,968
$754,240
2021
$11,454 (+5.4%)
$226,272 + $527,968
$754,240
2020
$10,867 (+3.8%)
$221,835 + $517,617
$739,452
2019
$10,467 (+1.7%)
$219,562 + $512,311
$731,873
2018
$10,297 (+3.7%)
$215,258 + $502,269
$717,527
2017
$9,930 (+3.1%)
$206,900 + $482,768
$689,668
2016
$9,629 (+1.3%)
$206,900 + $482,768
$689,668
2015
$9,504 (+0.6%)
$202,844 + $473,304
$676,148
2014
$9,445 (−1.1%)
$195,885 + $457,065
$652,950
2013
$9,547 (+41.6%)
$195,885 + $457,065
$652,950
2012
$6,741 (+2.3%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2011
$6,592 (+1.1%)
$132,153 + $308,357
$440,510
2010
$6,522 (−1.1%)
$129,562 + $302,311
$431,873
2009
$6,595 (+4.5%)
$128,594 + $300,053
$428,647
2008
$6,313
$128,900 + $300,767
$429,667
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,098
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
057 209501000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 6, 2026.
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2012. This data may not match public records. Learn more.