1421 Blake St

$1,200,000
Last Sold Price
968 Sq. Ft.
$1,240 / Sq. Ft.
968
Sq. Ft.
$1,240
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 1421 Blake St, a charming 2-Bd, 1-Ba split-level home in the vibrant heart of Berkeley. This charming residence blends classic character with modern comfort, offering 968 sq/ft. of well-designed living space on a 4,550 Lot sq/ft full of potential & possibilities. Step into the sunlit living room, where half-vaulted ceilings & a stunning fireplace with custom tile, mirroring the archway detail, serves as the focal point. Rich hardwood floors, classic wood trim, colonial grid windows, elegant...Welcome to 1421 Blake St, a charming 2-Bd, 1-Ba split-level home in the vibrant heart of Berkeley. This charming residence blends classic character with modern comfort, offering 968 sq/ft. of well-designed living space on a 4,550 Lot sq/ft full of potential & possibilities. Step into the sunlit living room, where half-vaulted ceilings & a stunning fireplace with custom tile, mirroring the archway detail, serves as the focal point. Rich hardwood floors, classic wood trim, colonial grid windows, elegant sconces creates a warm & sophisticated ambiance. The formal dining room features timeless built-ins, classic wood trim & stylish gold chandelier. A classic California retro kitchen blends timeless design with a clever built-in ‘California Cooler', natural stack-effect cooling cabinets, and the iconic O’Keefe & Merritt gas stove. Spacious bedrooms, in-home laundry room & attached garage. The newly landscaped front yard, while the serene backyard boasts a lush lawn, apple & citrus trees, & garden beds perfect for gardening, gatherings or a future potential ADU or home extension. Bike Score of 99, just minutes from Ashby & Downtown Berkeley BART, UC Berkeley, & the Bay Bridge, easy access to I-580, I-80 & I-880. Surrounded by culture, dining & arts, it’s Bay Area living at it's best!

Listing Agent

  1. Giuseppe Zumbo

    Giuseppe Zumbo

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01753412

Property Details for 1421 Blake Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
SAN PABLO PARK
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached
Total # Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/18/2025 02:00 AM

Property Details for 1421 Blake Street

StatusSold
MLS #41115982
Days on Compass2
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,550 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Giuseppe Zumbo, DRE #01753412

Sold By Red Oak Realty, Catherine Stern, DRE #01325681

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Building Information for 1421 Blake Street

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,550 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,434 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,849

Property Taxes

$585

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1421 Blake Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Laundry
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: RectangularLot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4550
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4550.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 968
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Yard Description: Garden, Landscaped, Manual Sprinkler F&R, Partial Fence
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Acres: 0.11
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Sacramento St > Blake St
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 54-1796-15
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1421 Blake Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41115982

$1,200,000
Nov 13, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41115982

$1,200,000
Nov 10, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921394377

$1,200,000
Oct 30, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41115982

Oct 30, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41115982

Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41115982

$800,000
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41115982

$800,000
Jan 9, 1998

Sold

MLSListings #EB27115195

$195,000
Jan 9, 1998

Sold

EBRD #27115195

$195,000
Dec 10, 1997

Pending

MLSListings #EB27115195

Dec 10, 1997

Pending

EBRD #27115195

Nov 28, 1997

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB27115195

$180,500
Nov 28, 1997

Listed (Active)

EBRD #27115195

$180,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2025

Sold

EBRD #41115982

$1,200,000
11/13/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41115982

$1,200,000
11/10/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921394377

$1,200,000
10/30/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41115982

10/30/2025

Pending

EBRD #41115982

10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41115982

$800,000
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41115982

$800,000
01/09/1998

Sold

MLSListings #EB27115195

$195,000
01/09/1998

Sold

EBRD #27115195

$195,000
12/10/1997

Pending

MLSListings #EB27115195

12/10/1997

Pending

EBRD #27115195

11/28/1997

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB27115195

$180,500
11/28/1997

Listed (Active)

EBRD #27115195

$180,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1421 Blake Street

Taxable ValueLand$93,405Additions$217,945Total$311,350
Tax Record2025$7,015 ($585 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt968 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt968 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,550 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940CountyALAMEDAAPN54-1796-15

Schools near 1421 Blake Street

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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