939 Channing Way in Berkeley, CA, presents a rare opportunity for investors seeking a well-maintained asset in a great location. The property comprises one upgraded 2-Bed/1-Bath and (5) one-bedroom units, thoughtfully renovated to provide modern amenities with high-quality finishes. These upgrades, along with superior parking amenities, ensure that the property remains competitive in the rental market. Berkeley is widely recognized as one of the most desirable locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for its vibrant culture, world-class educational institutions, and thriving culinary and arts scenes, Berkeley attracts a diverse population of students, professionals, and families. The city’s proximity to major tech hubs, excellent public transportation, and scenic outdoor spaces only add to its allure. This demand for housing in Berkeley continues to drive rental prices upward, making it a prime location for real estate investment.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$403Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Emil Jellinek•DRE #02242403• Marcus & Millichap
Aquatic Park, located between Interstate 80 and West Berkeley, is a waterfront and industrial-edge Berkeley neighborhood with a lagoon shoreline and a working-bay backdrop. The scene concentrates along the Aquatic Park Path by the footbridge at the mouth of the lagoon, where cyclists, dog walkers, and kite flyers share wide views of the marina. Low-slung warehouses and maker spaces sit beside pockets of mid-century apartments and compact cottages, giving the streets a practical, lived-in texture. Berkeley Aquatic Park sets the daily rhythm with loop trails, birdlife, and benches facing the water. Nearby, the Berkeley Marina adds sailboats and long horizon lines. The West Berkeley Shellmound Memorial and Ohlone Park marks deeper layers of place at the edge of the flats.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Carpet and vinyl flooring
Bedrooms
Six units total: four units with 1 bedroom each, one unit with 2 bedrooms, and one additional 1-bedroom unit
Bathrooms
Each 1-bedroom unit has 1 bathroom; the 2-bedroom unit has 1 bathroom
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41143164
Jul 29, 2026
Listed
$1,475,000
$403/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 14, 2025
Sold
$2,700,000
$738/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40144711
May 17, 2006
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Dec 19, 1986
Sold
$350,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,390 (+21.4%)
$345,000 + $802,000
$1,147,000
2024
$8,556 (+2.9%)
$117,139 + $59,740
$176,879
2023
$8,317 (+3.6%)
$114,842 + $58,569
$173,411
2022
$8,029 (+1.0%)
$110,383 + $56,295
$166,678
2021
$7,948 (+9.8%)
$110,383 + $56,295
$166,678
2020
$7,241 (+9.8%)
$108,219 + $55,191
$163,410
2019
$6,593 (+3.5%)
$107,109 + $54,625
$161,734
2018
$6,369 (+6.3%)
$105,009 + $53,554
$158,563
2017
$5,993 (+7.8%)
$100,932 + $51,475
$152,407
2016
$5,562 (+1.9%)
$100,932 + $51,475
$152,407
2015
$5,456 (−3.9%)
$98,953 + $50,466
$149,419
2014
$5,680 (+2.0%)
$95,558 + $48,734
$144,292
2013
$5,566 (+3.4%)
$95,558 + $48,734
$144,292
2012
$5,383 (+3.2%)
$95,127 + $48,514
$143,641
2011
$5,214 (+1.9%)
$93,262 + $47,563
$140,825
2010
$5,119 (−0.8%)
$91,434 + $46,631
$138,065
2009
$5,163 (+8.0%)
$90,751 + $46,283
$137,034
2008
$4,781
$90,967 + $46,393
$137,360
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
6
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,657
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,657
Year built
1953
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
056 193701600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
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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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94710
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Berkeley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
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JuneDecember
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