A New Construction! Located in Poets’ Corner in Central Berkeley, this charming modern farmhouse—designed by John Newton—blends contemporary comfort with thoughtful craftsmanship. The home offers a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience, sleek European-style cabinetry, expansive windows, solar panels, and skylights that bathe both levels in natural light. Refined design elements—including modern window frame detailing, wide-plank oak flooring, curated tile, black metal railings with wood accents, a built-in bench, planter box, and premium appliances—create an organic and relaxed aesthetic. The main level features flexible open-concept living with a downstairs bedroom, dining area and a chef’s kitchen anchored by a dramatic waterfall quartz island—perfect for everyday living and gatherings. The spacious family room opens to the backyard through an oversized sliding door, offering effortless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining in Berkeley’s mild climate. Upstairs, the primary suite and two additional bedrooms connect to a bright sitting area beneath skylights—an inviting space for a reading nook or play area. Located in a highly walkable neighborhood near cafés, specialty markets, boutiques, parks, and Berkeley Bowl West along San Pablo Avenue. Home Energy Score: 10.
Single-familyProperty Type
2026Year Built
2,507 sq ftLot Size
$1,109Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sheldon Li•DRE #02147701• Legend RE & Finance Group
Bought with Keerthi Naidu•DRE #02221880• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41124775
Apr 9, 2026
Sold
$1,990,000
$1,026/sq ft
Mar 12, 2026
Pending
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Feb 24, 2026
Listed
$1,685,000
$869/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40955303
Aug 6, 2021
Sold
$920,000
$474/sq ft
Jul 12, 2021
Pending
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Jun 20, 2021
Listed
$829,000
$427/sq ft
Bring your imagination and hammer to transform this 3 bedroom fixer into a modern upgraded California Bungalow. Located in a great neighborhood just minutes to restaurants, shopping and transportation. This spacious home located on a large lot has great potential for expansion. Tax records list home as 2-Bedrooms/ 1-Bath.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,025 (−50.8%)
$292,891 + $13,395
$306,286
2024
$14,281 (+2.5%)
$292,891 + $13,395
$306,286
2023
$13,930 (+367.3%)
$287,150 + $670,017
$957,167
2022
$2,981 (+1.1%)
$26,107 + $18,252
$44,359
2021
$2,947 (+9.2%)
$26,107 + $18,252
$44,359
2020
$2,700 (+8.7%)
$25,595 + $17,894
$43,489
2019
$2,484 (+3.5%)
$25,333 + $17,710
$43,043
2018
$2,401 (+5.4%)
$24,836 + $17,363
$42,199
2017
$2,278 (+7.7%)
$23,872 + $16,689
$40,561
2016
$2,115 (+2.3%)
$23,872 + $16,689
$40,561
2015
$2,067 (+5.3%)
$23,404 + $16,362
$39,766
2014
$1,963 (+4.3%)
$22,601 + $15,800
$38,401
2013
$1,881 (+3.1%)
$22,601 + $15,800
$38,401
2012
$1,825 (+8.8%)
$22,498 + $15,729
$38,227
2011
$1,678 (−10.2%)
$22,057 + $15,420
$37,477
2010
$1,869 (+1.8%)
$21,625 + $15,118
$36,743
2009
$1,835 (+13.0%)
$21,463 + $15,005
$36,468
2008
$1,624
$21,514 + $15,041
$36,555
Tax history for 1142 Dwight Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,025 (−50.8%)
$292,891 + $13,395
$306,286
2024
$14,281 (+2.5%)
$292,891 + $13,395
$306,286
2023
$13,930 (+367.3%)
$287,150 + $670,017
$957,167
2022
$2,981 (+1.1%)
$26,107 + $18,252
$44,359
2021
$2,947 (+9.2%)
$26,107 + $18,252
$44,359
2020
$2,700 (+8.7%)
$25,595 + $17,894
$43,489
2019
$2,484 (+3.5%)
$25,333 + $17,710
$43,043
2018
$2,401 (+5.4%)
$24,836 + $17,363
$42,199
2017
$2,278 (+7.7%)
$23,872 + $16,689
$40,561
2016
$2,115 (+2.3%)
$23,872 + $16,689
$40,561
2015
$2,067 (+5.3%)
$23,404 + $16,362
$39,766
2014
$1,963 (+4.3%)
$22,601 + $15,800
$38,401
2013
$1,881 (+3.1%)
$22,601 + $15,800
$38,401
2012
$1,825 (+8.8%)
$22,498 + $15,729
$38,227
2011
$1,678 (−10.2%)
$22,057 + $15,420
$37,477
2010
$1,869 (+1.8%)
$21,625 + $15,118
$36,743
2009
$1,835 (+13.0%)
$21,463 + $15,005
$36,468
2008
$1,624
$21,514 + $15,041
$36,555
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,450 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 178103100
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Carport
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Window
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.