861 Virginia St is a 2,245 square foot house on a 4,200 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,692,511.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
4,200 sq ftLot Size
$754Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,692,511
$204K since September
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This home's estimate is 13.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.96M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,465 (+19.0%)
$23,005 + $149,137
$172,142
2024
$6,273 (+3.7%)
$22,554 + $146,213
$168,767
2023
$6,050 (+4.2%)
$22,111 + $143,347
$165,458
2022
$5,804 (−23.6%)
$21,253 + $137,781
$159,034
2021
$7,596 (+43.5%)
$21,253 + $137,781
$159,034
2020
$5,294 (+8.1%)
$20,836 + $135,080
$155,916
2019
$4,900 (+2.9%)
$20,622 + $133,695
$154,317
2018
$4,760 (+4.3%)
$20,218 + $131,074
$151,292
2017
$4,565 (+6.8%)
$19,433 + $125,985
$145,418
2016
$4,276 (+17.4%)
$19,433 + $125,985
$145,418
2015
$3,643 (+2.0%)
$19,052 + $123,515
$142,567
2014
$3,573 (+2.8%)
$18,398 + $119,277
$137,675
2013
$3,476 (+3.4%)
$18,398 + $119,277
$137,675
2012
$3,363 (+3.4%)
$18,315 + $118,739
$137,054
2011
$3,251 (+0.3%)
$17,956 + $116,411
$134,367
2010
$3,241 (+0.5%)
$17,604 + $114,128
$131,732
2009
$3,225 (+8.8%)
$17,473 + $113,276
$130,749
2008
$2,964
$17,514 + $113,546
$131,060
Tax history for 861 Virginia St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,465 (+19.0%)
$23,005 + $149,137
$172,142
2024
$6,273 (+3.7%)
$22,554 + $146,213
$168,767
2023
$6,050 (+4.2%)
$22,111 + $143,347
$165,458
2022
$5,804 (−23.6%)
$21,253 + $137,781
$159,034
2021
$7,596 (+43.5%)
$21,253 + $137,781
$159,034
2020
$5,294 (+8.1%)
$20,836 + $135,080
$155,916
2019
$4,900 (+2.9%)
$20,622 + $133,695
$154,317
2018
$4,760 (+4.3%)
$20,218 + $131,074
$151,292
2017
$4,565 (+6.8%)
$19,433 + $125,985
$145,418
2016
$4,276 (+17.4%)
$19,433 + $125,985
$145,418
2015
$3,643 (+2.0%)
$19,052 + $123,515
$142,567
2014
$3,573 (+2.8%)
$18,398 + $119,277
$137,675
2013
$3,476 (+3.4%)
$18,398 + $119,277
$137,675
2012
$3,363 (+3.4%)
$18,315 + $118,739
$137,054
2011
$3,251 (+0.3%)
$17,956 + $116,411
$134,367
2010
$3,241 (+0.5%)
$17,604 + $114,128
$131,732
2009
$3,225 (+8.8%)
$17,473 + $113,276
$130,749
2008
$2,964
$17,514 + $113,546
$131,060
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
May 25, 2023 • Final
Minor
HVAC
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,245
Building Sq. Ft: 2,245
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,200
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0964
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,245
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Alameda County
APN: 058 212001600
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.61M – $1.95M
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