Charming sunny cottage with vaulted ceilings, skylights, split-level, good light throughout. O'Keefe and Merritt vintage working stove in kitchen, large family/dining room with patio doors that open out to the deck. Hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace in living room, charming back yard with beautiful roses just about to bloom, plus a tiny shed that offers extra space for office/yoga/arts & crafts. Basement area with laundry and extra storage space. Close to 4th St., Berkeley Bowl West, freeway, Marina, buses. Open 2 Sundays, 3/25 and 4/1, 2-4:30. NOW ALSO OPEN SATURDAY 3/31 2-4.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
3,100 sq ftLot Size
$935Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sue Arendt•DRE #01336319• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40814611
May 1, 2018
Sold
$950,000
$867/sq ft
May 1, 2018
Sold
$950,000
$867/sq ft
Apr 5, 2018
Pending
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Apr 5, 2018
Pending
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Mar 21, 2018
Listed
$699,000
$638/sq ft
Mar 21, 2018
Listed
$699,000
$638/sq ft
Charming sunny cottage with vaulted ceilings, skylights, split-level, good light throughout. O'Keefe and Merritt vintage working stove in kitchen, large family/dining room with patio doors that open out to the deck. Hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace in living room, charming back yard with beautiful roses just about to bloom, plus a tiny shed that offers extra space for office/yoga/arts & crafts. Basement area with laundry and extra storage space. Close to 4th St., Berkeley Bowl West, freeway, Marina, buses. Open 2 Sundays, 3/25 and 4/1, 2-4:30. NOW ALSO OPEN SATURDAY 3/31 2-4.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22003731
Jun 7, 2002
Sold
$375,000
$342/sq ft
Apr 22, 2002
Listing Removed
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Feb 10, 2002
Listed
$369,000
$337/sq ft
Charming remodeled bungalow with big family room! Pretty details! Do not disturb tenants! Please do not have clients wander on property! Must have confirmed appt!
Public Records
Aug 9, 1995
Sold
$90,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,437 (+6.9%)
$455,124 + $625,795
$1,080,919
2024
$14,443 (+2.0%)
$455,124 + $625,795
$1,080,919
2023
$14,164 (+1.5%)
$446,200 + $613,525
$1,059,725
2022
$13,961 (−0.5%)
$428,876 + $589,704
$1,018,580
2021
$14,024 (+4.6%)
$428,876 + $589,704
$1,018,580
2020
$13,407 (+2.8%)
$420,468 + $578,143
$998,611
2019
$13,042 (+82.4%)
$416,160 + $572,220
$988,380
2018
$7,150 (+3.8%)
$408,000 + $561,000
$969,000
2017
$6,889 (+3.1%)
$143,194 + $334,120
$477,314
2016
$6,682 (+1.3%)
$143,194 + $334,120
$477,314
2015
$6,595 (+0.6%)
$140,387 + $327,571
$467,958
2014
$6,555 (−1.0%)
$135,571 + $316,333
$451,904
2013
$6,621 (+3.8%)
$135,571 + $316,333
$451,904
2012
$6,377 (+2.2%)
$134,959 + $314,905
$449,864
2011
$6,237 (+1.0%)
$132,313 + $308,731
$441,044
2010
$6,175 (−1.1%)
$129,719 + $302,678
$432,397
2009
$6,242 (+4.1%)
$128,750 + $300,418
$429,168
2008
$5,996
$129,056 + $301,132
$430,188
Tax history for 838 Addison St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,437 (+6.9%)
$455,124 + $625,795
$1,080,919
2024
$14,443 (+2.0%)
$455,124 + $625,795
$1,080,919
2023
$14,164 (+1.5%)
$446,200 + $613,525
$1,059,725
2022
$13,961 (−0.5%)
$428,876 + $589,704
$1,018,580
2021
$14,024 (+4.6%)
$428,876 + $589,704
$1,018,580
2020
$13,407 (+2.8%)
$420,468 + $578,143
$998,611
2019
$13,042 (+82.4%)
$416,160 + $572,220
$988,380
2018
$7,150 (+3.8%)
$408,000 + $561,000
$969,000
2017
$6,889 (+3.1%)
$143,194 + $334,120
$477,314
2016
$6,682 (+1.3%)
$143,194 + $334,120
$477,314
2015
$6,595 (+0.6%)
$140,387 + $327,571
$467,958
2014
$6,555 (−1.0%)
$135,571 + $316,333
$451,904
2013
$6,621 (+3.8%)
$135,571 + $316,333
$451,904
2012
$6,377 (+2.2%)
$134,959 + $314,905
$449,864
2011
$6,237 (+1.0%)
$132,313 + $308,731
$441,044
2010
$6,175 (−1.1%)
$129,719 + $302,678
$432,397
2009
$6,242 (+4.1%)
$128,750 + $300,418
$429,168
2008
$5,996
$129,056 + $301,132
$430,188
*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
3,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1938
Sq. Ft.
1,096
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 196500400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.