940 Delaware St

Berkeley, CA 94710

$810,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
—
Baths
1,956 Sq. Ft.
$414 / Sq. Ft.
1,956
Sq. Ft.
$414
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 5/22/26
Sold 5/22/26

Description

Storybook duplex on an extra-deep lot, ready for its next chapter. Set on a tree-studded yard with plenty of level lawn, this side-by-side duplex offers two mirror-image homes with charming 1930s character, each with its own front entry, attached garage, and access to the expansive shared backyard. Inside, you’ll find sun-filled living and dining rooms with coved ceilings, arched doorways, and original wood trim, flowing into vintage kitchens that are surprisingly generous in workspace and storage....Storybook duplex on an extra-deep lot, ready for its next chapter. Set on a tree-studded yard with plenty of level lawn, this side-by-side duplex offers two mirror-image homes with charming 1930s character, each with its own front entry, attached garage, and access to the expansive shared backyard. Inside, you’ll find sun-filled living and dining rooms with coved ceilings, arched doorways, and original wood trim, flowing into vintage kitchens that are surprisingly generous in workspace and storage. The bedrooms are quietly set back off a central hallway with hardwood floors, and the hall bath features classic tile and period details. Below the main level, an extensive basement/lower level runs the depth of the building, owner's unit has an additional bedroom, basement level also has laundry area, storage, and hobby space, with potential to re-imagine as workshop or bonus areas. Whether you update over time, live in one side and rent the other, or hold as a long-term investment, this duplex is a solid, character-rich property with excellent bones and room to add value: Multi-unit buildings: “Home Energy Score of [5] for [Unit 940], [7] for [Unit 942].”
  1. Listed by Delores Dee Johnson • DRE #01351847 • Delores Dee Johnson, Broker

Property Details for 940 Delaware Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTH BERKELEY
Building Type
DUPLEX
Property Sub Type
DUPLEX
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Access - Interior, Off-Street Parking, Access - Side Yard
Park Spaces Total
2
Total # Parking Spaces
2
LISTING CLOSED: 05/22/2026 12:00 AM

Property Details for 940 Delaware Street

StatusSold
MLS #41125182
Days on Compass29
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / DUPLEX
Year Built1934
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Delores Dee Johnson, Broker, Delores Dee Johnson, DRE #01351847

Sold By Compass, Michael Perry, DRE #02193642

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Building Information for 940 Delaware Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1934Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

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$4,870 per month

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$4,036

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 940 Delaware Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Inside Unit, Washer
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Energy Saving Feature: None
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA Amenities: None
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Back Yard
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1956
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Dog Run, Fenced, Front Yard, Side Yard, Wood Fencing, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: University to 8th street to Delaware
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 57-2091-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • Miscellaneous Features: None
  • Parking Description: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street Parking, Side Yard Access, Side-by-Side, Street Parking
  • Separate Meters: Electric, Gas, Water
  • Existing Lease Terms: Month to Month
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas, Water
  • Financial Data Source: Owner, Rental Agreement
Income / Expense Details
  • Operating Expenses: Garbage Collection, Insurance, None, Property Tax/Assessments, Trash Removal
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: 940
  • Occupied By 1: Owner
  • Dining Room 1: Yes
  • Air Cond 1: No
  • Fireplace 1: No
  • Refrigerator 1: Yes
  • Range/Oven 1: Yes
  • Bedrooms 1: 1
  • Bathrooms 1: 1
  • Parking Spaces 1: 1
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: 942
  • Occupied By 2: Tenant
  • Dining Room 2: Yes
  • Air Cond 2: No
  • Fireplace 2: No
  • Refrigerator 2: Yes
  • Range/Oven 2: Yes
  • Bedrooms 2: 1
  • Bathrooms 2: 1
  • Parking Spaces 2: 1
  • Rent 2: 2,400
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: None
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 940 Delaware Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2026

Sold

CRMLS #41125182

$810,000—
May 22, 2026

Sold

MLSListings #BE41125182

$810,000—
May 22, 2026

Sold

EBRD #41125182

$810,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2026

Sold

CRMLS #41125182

$810,000
05/22/2026

Sold

MLSListings #BE41125182

$810,000
05/22/2026

Sold

EBRD #41125182

$810,000

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

Public Records for 940 Delaware Street

Taxable ValueLand$23,537Additions$36,286Total$59,823
Tax Record2025$10,011 ($834 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,956 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,956 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1934CountyALAMEDAAPN57-2091-4

Schools near 940 Delaware Street

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public - K to 5
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Delores Dee Johnson, Broker, Delores Dee Johnson, DRE #01351847

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