Ideally located in the heart of Central Berkeley, this 1920s bungalow offers classic charm with everyday convenience. Just moments from Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley Bowl, the Adeline Farmers’ Market, and BART. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features a light-filled, functional layout with easy flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub. A formal dining room adds flexibility for everyday living or entertaining. The kitchen and hallway bathroom have been updated, while original built-ins and trim details maintain the home’s character. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the main living space. Key upgrades include a seismically retrofitted foundation and a newer roof. The backyard is private and usable, with Japanese maple trees and raised planter beds. A detached garage and driveway provide off-street parking and potential for bonus use. Located within the Berkeley school district, this home offers a central location with access to some of the area’s most loved amenities. Home energy score 7.
Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
1908 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94704
2beds
1,106sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,204,200 Zestimate®
$1,085/sqft
$4,701 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,204,200
$1.10M - $1.32M
$4,701/mo
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Japanese maple treesRaised planter bedsFormal dining roomLight-filled functional layout
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Cheyenne Ward DRE #01927689 510-701-0299,
District Homes
Bought with:
Spencer Mills, DRE #02127098
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41133695
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen
Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,106
- Total interior livable area: 1,106 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,484 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 55181622
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Sold | $1,200,000+50.9%$1,085/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41133695 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Pending sale | $795,000$719/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41133695 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000-16.3%$719/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41133695 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2018 | Sold | $950,000+20.4%$859/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $789,000+83.9%$713/sqft |
Source: MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY #40827059 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2010 | Sold | $429,000-2.3%$388/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2010 | Listed for sale | $439,000+65%$397/sqft |
Source: Elmwood Realty & Investments Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/1999 | Sold | $266,000+66.3%$241/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/1996 | Sold | $160,000$145/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,059,725 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,478 +2% | $1,038,948 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,195 +1.5% | $1,018,580 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,982 -0.5% | $998,611 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,050 +4.8% | $979,032 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,406 +3.1% | $969,000 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,997 +83.9% | $950,000 +95.2% |
| 2018 | $7,068 | $486,665 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,068 +3.3% | $477,124 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,841 +1.4% | $467,772 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,750 +0.7% | $460,750 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,704 | $451,727 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $449,690 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $440,874 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $432,230 +36.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $316,723 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $317,475 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $311,251 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $305,148 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $299,167 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $293,301 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $287,551 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $282,282 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $276,746 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,883 | $271,320 |
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Neighborhood: Ashby
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Sylvia Mendez ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Alameda County
- Berkeley
- 94704
- Ashby
- 1908 Blake St
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