Gloriously dramatic and full of architectural character, this beautifully restored Arts & Crafts home makes an unforgettable first impression. Grand Gothic Revival arches and oversized architectural brackets frame the broad front steps and breezy wraparound porch. Beyond the gates, a private front garden features a cobblestone patio and grassy lawn, extending the charm of the porch into the landscape. Inside, diamond-patterned windows fill the living room with natural light. The space flows into the formal dining room and through to the beautifully remodeled kitchen, featuring all-new cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, and appliances, with a full-size laundry room just beyond. From the kitchen, step outside to the porch and down to the secluded back deck, or head upstairs to the private primary suite. Tucked beneath the gabled roofline, the sunny primary suite features a generous closet and beautifully remodeled en suite bathroom. Two additional spacious bedrooms and a remodeled hall bathroom complete the main level. Extensive improvements include a new roof, 200-amp electrical panel and rewiring, updated plumbing, new water heater, heat pump split system, windows, cobblestone driveway and patio, and refreshed landscaping with irrigation. Poets Corner is one of Berkeley's much-loved neighborhood gems, close to Strawberry Creek Park, the Ohlone Greenway, neighborhood cafés, BART, and convenient access to I-80. Come for the porch, stay for all the drama. HES: 8
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
4,601 sq ftLot Size
$594Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gretchen Roethle•DRE #01945375• Salt & Pine Real Estate
Listed by Shannon Mitchell•DRE #01957821• Salt & Pine Real Estate
•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41151118
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The home has 2bd/1bth on the main level and 1/1 on the upper floor. There’s also hardwood floors and updated kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen has quartz countertops and soft close cabinets.
Poet's Corner, located between San Pablo Avenue and Sacramento Street, is a residential and walkable Berkeley neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a low-rise, bungalow-and-cottage streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the San Pablo Avenue corridor near Gilman Street, where corner markets, taquerias, and small workshops set a steady, everyday rhythm. Fourth Street’s retail row adds design-forward storefronts and cafes a short walk away. Berkeley Bowl West anchors the weekly grocery run with a warehouse-scale market feel. Ohlone Park’s greenway paths and courts shape the outdoor routine. The mix of early-20th-century homes and light-industrial edges gives the area a practical, lived-in texture.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: 2 on the street level and 1 on the upper level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms: 1 on the street level and 1 on the upper level
Kitchen
Updated kitchen
Stone counters
Dishwasher
Electric range
Disposal
Ice maker hookup
Microwave
Refrigerator
220-volt outlet
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors throughout
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating
Heat pump cooling
Multiple cooling units
Exterior features
Garden
Garden/play area
Automatic sprinklers
Landscaped
Fenced
Deck
Front porch
Home design
Single-family residence
South-facing
Parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Built in 1908
Other siding
Block and combination foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
220 volts in kitchen
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41151118
Oct 30, 2026
Pending
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Oct 13, 2026
Listed
$1,049,000
$594/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40456756
Mar 26, 2010
Contingent
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Public Records
Jan 23, 2004
Sold
$200,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 1988
Sold
$150,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,513 (+14.1%)
$160,137 + $237,003
$397,140
2024
$8,338 (+2.4%)
$160,137 + $237,003
$397,140
2023
$8,139 (+2.5%)
$156,998 + $232,358
$389,356
2022
$7,939 (−6.1%)
$150,903 + $223,337
$374,240
2021
$8,458 (+14.7%)
$150,903 + $223,337
$374,240
2020
$7,376 (+6.1%)
$147,945 + $218,958
$366,903
2019
$6,954 (+2.2%)
$146,428 + $216,714
$363,142
2018
$6,806 (+4.0%)
$143,558 + $212,466
$356,024
2017
$6,545 (+4.8%)
$137,986 + $204,219
$342,205
2016
$6,245 (+1.6%)
$137,986 + $204,219
$342,205
2015
$6,148 (+0.6%)
$135,281 + $200,216
$335,497
2014
$6,111 (−0.1%)
$130,640 + $193,347
$323,987
2013
$6,119 (+3.6%)
$130,640 + $193,347
$323,987
2012
$5,905 (+2.6%)
$130,050 + $192,474
$322,524
2011
$5,757 (−34.5%)
$127,500 + $188,700
$316,200
2010
$8,786 (−7.8%)
$93,000 + $217,000
$310,000
2009
$9,526 (+24.5%)
$149,644 + $349,170
$498,814
2008
$7,649
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,991 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1917
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,767
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,767
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
056 198301100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
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New construction
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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
Berkeley, CA • 94702
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Berkeley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1111 Allston Way
$1,346,145
$297K over list price of $1.05M
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