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
$984Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by SUE ARENDT•DRE #01336319• RED OAK REALTY
Bought with FARRAH WILDER•DRE #01828101• PACIFIC UNION INTERNATIONAL
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22003731
Apr 22, 2002
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 9, 1995
Sold
$90,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,437 (+6.9%)
$464,224 + $638,308
$1,102,532
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%)
$464,224 + $638,308
$1,102,532
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
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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
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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 & Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Pool Features
Pool Features: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Year Built: 1926
Living Area: 1096.0
Levels: Multi/Split
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Size Area: 3100.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 3100.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Location
Location Information
Directions: 6th to Addison Cross Street: 6th Street.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,096
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 196500400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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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
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7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.02M – $1.24M
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