This 1920's Mediterranean is just half a block from Solano Ave, surrounded by trees and set back from the street, and it feels private and peaceful. The home has Bay Views from the dining and living room and is rich in architectural details – from the stunning vaulted ceiling and chapel-style windows in the oversized living room to the alcoves and built-in cabinetry placed throughout. With sunny bedrooms, this house functions beautifully as a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with an additional room perfect for an office, guest or family room. There is plenty of storage in the basement, which works well as a workshop, a separate laundry room and a detached garage. The front yard is beautifully landscaped with native plants, side yard is ideal for more planting, and the back patio is sheltered from the Bay breeze, perfect for outdoor eating, playing or relaxing. A few steps from the bus to SF and Solano Ave, with all its restaurants, cafes, parks, schools, markets, bookstores and so much more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
5,100 sq ftLot Size
$1,140Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Anna Bellomo•DRE #01822897• District Homes
Bought with Maya Trilling•DRE #00584621• Berkeley Hills Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40879106
Sep 26, 2019
Sold
$1,400,000
$763/sq ft
Sep 4, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 21, 2019
Listed
$1,150,000
$626/sq ft
This 1920's Mediterranean is just half a block from Solano Ave, surrounded by trees and set back from the street, and it feels private and peaceful. The home has Bay Views from the dining and living room and is rich in architectural details – from the stunning vaulted ceiling and chapel-style windows in the oversized living room to the alcoves and built-in cabinetry placed throughout. With sunny bedrooms, this house functions beautifully as a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with an additional room perfect for an office, guest or family room. There is plenty of storage in the basement, which works well as a workshop, a separate laundry room and a detached garage. The front yard is beautifully landscaped with native plants, side yard is ideal for more planting, and the back patio is sheltered from the Bay breeze, perfect for outdoor eating, playing or relaxing. A few steps from the bus to SF and Solano Ave, with all its restaurants, cafes, parks, schools, markets, bookstores and so much more!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40707788
Aug 24, 2015
Sold
$1,200,000
$654/sq ft
Jul 30, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 16, 2015
Listed
$989,000
$539/sq ft
+24
Classic North Berkeley Mediterranean w/ bay view is situated high above street for privacy. Pairs old world charm w/ urban lifestyle. Dramatic vaulted ceiling, ample arches & alcoves, & built-ins PLUS 1 blk to Solano Ave & Transbay bus, close to BART, Gourmet Ghetto, Monterey Market, Thousand Oaks
Public Records
Oct 22, 1993
Sold
$322,000
$175/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 28, 1989
Sold
$337,500
$184/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,811 (+8.1%)
$468,510 + $1,093,190
$1,561,700
2024
$22,026 (+2.3%)
$459,324 + $1,071,757
$1,531,081
2023
$21,530 (+1.9%)
$450,319 + $1,050,746
$1,501,065
2022
$21,129 (−0.4%)
$432,835 + $1,009,948
$1,442,783
2021
$21,210 (+2.8%)
$432,835 + $1,009,948
$1,442,783
2020
$20,629 (+12.3%)
$424,351 + $990,152
$1,414,503
2019
$18,364 (+1.6%)
$420,000 + $980,000
$1,400,000
2018
$18,067 (+3.5%)
$382,032 + $891,408
$1,273,440
2017
$17,459 (+2.8%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2016
$16,980 (+115.7%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2015
$7,872 (+1.8%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2014
$7,733 (+0.5%)
$133,934 + $312,514
$446,448
2013
$7,697 (+5.3%)
$133,934 + $312,514
$446,448
2012
$7,308 (+2.2%)
$133,330 + $311,103
$444,433
2011
$7,148 (−3.5%)
$130,716 + $305,004
$435,720
2010
$7,407 (−0.4%)
$128,153 + $299,024
$427,177
2009
$7,435 (+5.6%)
$127,196 + $296,790
$423,986
2008
$7,040
$127,498 + $297,496
$424,994
Tax history for 855 The Alameda
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,811 (+8.1%)
$468,510 + $1,093,190
$1,561,700
2024
$22,026 (+2.3%)
$459,324 + $1,071,757
$1,531,081
2023
$21,530 (+1.9%)
$450,319 + $1,050,746
$1,501,065
2022
$21,129 (−0.4%)
$432,835 + $1,009,948
$1,442,783
2021
$21,210 (+2.8%)
$432,835 + $1,009,948
$1,442,783
2020
$20,629 (+12.3%)
$424,351 + $990,152
$1,414,503
2019
$18,364 (+1.6%)
$420,000 + $980,000
$1,400,000
2018
$18,067 (+3.5%)
$382,032 + $891,408
$1,273,440
2017
$17,459 (+2.8%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2016
$16,980 (+115.7%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2015
$7,872 (+1.8%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2014
$7,733 (+0.5%)
$133,934 + $312,514
$446,448
2013
$7,697 (+5.3%)
$133,934 + $312,514
$446,448
2012
$7,308 (+2.2%)
$133,330 + $311,103
$444,433
2011
$7,148 (−3.5%)
$130,716 + $305,004
$435,720
2010
$7,407 (−0.4%)
$128,153 + $299,024
$427,177
2009
$7,435 (+5.6%)
$127,196 + $296,790
$423,986
2008
$7,040
$127,498 + $297,496
$424,994
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,836
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
061 257505100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1H
H
Single Family Residential District - Hillside Overlay Zone
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.; The purpose of the Hillside (H) overlay zone is to: implement General Plan policies for hillside development; protect the safety and health of residents where steep topography, unusual street conditions and proximity to the wildland-urban interface create severe risk from wildfire; protect the character of Berkeley's hillside areas and their immediate environs; give reasonable protection to views yet allow appropriate development of all property; and allow modifications in standard setback and height requirements when justified because of steep topography, irregular lot pattern, unusual street conditions, or other special aspects of the hillside areas.
Zone overlays
Hillside Overlay Zone
Mar 19, 2019 • Final
Minor
Gas
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.