Over 8% Cap Rate on Market Rents! 4.7% Cap Rate Day 1! 18 units in West Berkeley with huge upside potential. Situated on nearly half an acre and with one to one parking, this property offers tremendous intrinsic value with long term development potential. 968 Addison Street consists of twelve (12) 1-bed 1-bath units and six (6) 2-bed 1-bath units. Six of the units have recently been fully remodeled all the way down to the studs. With a market cap rate of over 8%, this building provides long term upside for future owner. The property is also located in an Economic Opportunity Zone.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$352Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Grant Chappell•DRE #01700439• NAI Northern California
Listed by John Caronna•DRE #01898437• NAI Northern California
Bought with Robert Johnston•DRE #01853816• Marcus & Millichap
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40870749
Jan 12, 2020
Sold
$4,045,000
$352/sq ft
Jun 19, 2019
Listed
$4,250,000
$370/sq ft
SDMLS #301760116
Jun 15, 2019
Listing Removed
—
May 2, 2019
Listed
$4,250,000
$370/sq ft
SDMLS #301756165
May 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2019
Listed
$4,750,000
$414/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40345018
Jan 30, 2009
Sold
$1,565,000
$136/sq ft
May 23, 2008
Listed
$1,820,000
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$73,796 (+1.0%)
$1,500,000 + $2,301,000
$3,801,000
2024
$73,095 (+2.2%)
$1,500,000 + $2,301,000
$3,801,000
2023
$71,517 (+2.0%)
$1,608,285 + $2,713,712
$4,321,997
2022
$70,094
$1,545,840 + $2,608,347
$4,154,187
2021
$70,160 (+39.4%)
$1,545,840 + $2,608,347
$4,154,187
2020
$50,345 (+5.7%)
$1,515,540 + $2,557,221
$4,072,761
2019
$47,641 (+2.0%)
$681,924 + $2,052,268
$2,734,192
2018
$46,699 (+4.2%)
$668,556 + $2,012,035
$2,680,591
2017
$44,815 (+4.3%)
$642,600 + $1,933,920
$2,576,520
2016
$42,963 (+33.9%)
$642,600 + $1,933,920
$2,576,520
2015
$32,084 (+1.1%)
$630,000 + $1,896,000
$2,526,000
2014
$31,747 (+0.1%)
$490,574 + $1,143,972
$1,634,546
2013
$31,713 (+3.6%)
$490,574 + $1,143,972
$1,634,546
2012
$30,625 (+1.9%)
$488,360 + $1,138,810
$1,627,170
2011
$30,049 (+0.8%)
$478,787 + $1,116,486
$1,595,273
2010
$29,808 (+74.9%)
$469,400 + $1,094,597
$1,563,997
2009
$17,044 (+7.3%)
$465,893 + $1,086,419
$1,552,312
2008
$15,890
$164,109 + $356,608
$520,717
Tax history for 968 Addison St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$73,796 (+1.0%)
$1,500,000 + $2,301,000
$3,801,000
2024
$73,095 (+2.2%)
$1,500,000 + $2,301,000
$3,801,000
2023
$71,517 (+2.0%)
$1,608,285 + $2,713,712
$4,321,997
2022
$70,094
$1,545,840 + $2,608,347
$4,154,187
2021
$70,160 (+39.4%)
$1,545,840 + $2,608,347
$4,154,187
2020
$50,345 (+5.7%)
$1,515,540 + $2,557,221
$4,072,761
2019
$47,641 (+2.0%)
$681,924 + $2,052,268
$2,734,192
2018
$46,699 (+4.2%)
$668,556 + $2,012,035
$2,680,591
2017
$44,815 (+4.3%)
$642,600 + $1,933,920
$2,576,520
2016
$42,963 (+33.9%)
$642,600 + $1,933,920
$2,576,520
2015
$32,084 (+1.1%)
$630,000 + $1,896,000
$2,526,000
2014
$31,747 (+0.1%)
$490,574 + $1,143,972
$1,634,546
2013
$31,713 (+3.6%)
$490,574 + $1,143,972
$1,634,546
2012
$30,625 (+1.9%)
$488,360 + $1,138,810
$1,627,170
2011
$30,049 (+0.8%)
$478,787 + $1,116,486
$1,595,273
2010
$29,808 (+74.9%)
$469,400 + $1,094,597
$1,563,997
2009
$17,044 (+7.3%)
$465,893 + $1,086,419
$1,552,312
2008
$15,890
$164,109 + $356,608
$520,717
*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
25
Baths
18
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1943
Sq. Ft.
11,480
Year built
1943
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
056 197100501
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
Total # of Parking Spaces: 18
Parking Features: Parking Lot
Interior
Unit 1 Information
# of Unit 1 Type: 12
Unit 1 # of Bedrooms: 1
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 Information
# of Unit 2 Type: 6
Unit 2 # of Bedrooms: 2
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 18
Cap Rate: 4.68
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 11,480
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 11480
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: COMM RI MULTI-UNITS 5+
Property Sub Type: Apt Complex
Year Built: 1943
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 20000
Lot Size Area: 0.46
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.46
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $999
Utilities
Utility Information
Separate Meter: Electric, Gas
Utilities: Other Water/Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Public facts
Beds: 25
Baths: 18.0
Sq. Ft.: 11,480
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 197100501
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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 • 1.4mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
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Sun exposure
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Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.