Incredible investment opportunity in the Gilman District of Berkeley! This expansive corner lot property on a beautiful tree lined street features 3 units... a cottage on the corner of Virginia St. and Ninth St, and a freshly updated duplex next door (1644 & 1646 Ninth St). The cottage has hardwood floors throughout and is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a den (could be 2nd bedroom) and an in-unit laundry room. Each unit of the duplex has hardwood flooring and is a 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath with approx. 755 square feet and comes with an assigned storage / laundry room. Recent upgrades for the cottage include a new roof in 2024, Kitchen remodeled in 2016, new water heater in 2026. Recent upgrades for the Duplex include a New Roof in 2019, new water heater in 2023, a full exterior paint job and new mini-split HVAC units installed 2026. Two of the three units are tenant occupied. The upstairs unit of the duplex (1646 Ninth St) is currently vacant which makes this property a perfect candidate for those who are seeking an owner-occupied opportunity! BESO Compliance Certificate available in Disclosure Package.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
4,200 sq ftLot Size
$530Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Timothy Vander Meulen•DRE #02150745• RE/MAX Accord
Listed by John Vander Meulen•DRE #00842213• RE/MAX Accord
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41126205
Apr 23, 2026
Sold
$1,210,000
$530/sq ft
Mar 30, 2026
Pending
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Mar 5, 2026
Listed
$1,150,000
$504/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,040 (+22.7%)
$30,510 + $48,765
$79,275
2024
$4,923 (+3.0%)
$29,911 + $47,809
$77,720
2023
$4,782 (+3.8%)
$29,325 + $46,872
$76,197
2022
$4,608 (+1.1%)
$28,186 + $45,052
$73,238
2021
$4,557 (+11.0%)
$28,186 + $45,052
$73,238
2020
$4,105 (+10.6%)
$27,634 + $44,169
$71,803
2019
$3,713 (+3.1%)
$27,350 + $43,716
$71,066
2018
$3,600 (+4.9%)
$26,814 + $42,859
$69,673
2017
$3,431 (+8.4%)
$25,773 + $41,195
$66,968
2016
$3,165 (+2.1%)
$25,773 + $41,195
$66,968
2015
$3,101 (−3.1%)
$25,268 + $40,387
$65,655
2014
$3,199 (+2.2%)
$24,401 + $39,001
$63,402
2013
$3,131 (+3.3%)
$24,401 + $39,001
$63,402
2012
$3,031 (+4.0%)
$24,290 + $38,825
$63,115
2011
$2,913 (+1.9%)
$23,814 + $38,064
$61,878
2010
$2,858 (−0.8%)
$23,347 + $37,318
$60,665
2009
$2,882 (+9.3%)
$23,173 + $37,039
$60,212
2008
$2,636
$23,228 + $37,127
$60,355
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
2,284
Year built
1953
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
058 212401700
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
Feb 25, 2026 • Active
Minor
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Parking
Parking Information
Total # of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, No Garage, On Street, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.