Google street view image for 1208 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94706

Off market aug 2003 for $669K

$1,778,456

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,465/mo

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2 ba

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1,500

sq ft

1208 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94706

About this home

1208 Neilson St is a 1,500 square foot house on a 4,300 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 27, 2003 for $669,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,778,456.

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

4,300 sq ftLot Size

$1,186Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,778,456

$1.1M since sold in August 2003$45K since October

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This home's estimate is 1.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.81M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$1,950,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,937 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,165,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
965 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
839 Evelyn Ave, Albany, CA 94706
$1,950,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,579 sq ft
839 Evelyn Ave, Albany, CA 94706
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,165,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,707 sq ft
998 Jones St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$2,175,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
847 Peralta Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,450,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,505 sq ft
916 Bataan Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710

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$4,301/mo

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Market trends in 94706, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

123.1%

+2.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

0 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 1208 Neilson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,911 (+11.9%)

$291,043 + $679,100

$970,143

2024

$16,006 (+2.2%)

$285,337 + $665,786

$951,123

2023

$15,659 (+2.1%)

$279,743 + $652,735

$932,478

2022

$15,340

$268,881 + $627,390

$896,271

2021

$15,354 (+6.5%)

$268,881 + $627,390

$896,271

2020

$14,411 (+5.0%)

$263,611 + $615,093

$878,704

2019

$13,719 (+1.9%)

$260,910 + $608,790

$869,700

2018

$13,466 (+3.6%)

$255,794 + $596,853

$852,647

2017

$13,001 (+4.0%)

$245,861 + $573,676

$819,537

2016

$12,507 (+1.5%)

$245,861 + $573,676

$819,537

2015

$12,328 (+1.0%)

$241,040 + $562,428

$803,468

2014

$12,211 (−0.9%)

$232,769 + $543,129

$775,898

2013

$12,318 (+3.7%)

$232,769 + $543,129

$775,898

2012

$11,873 (+2.0%)

$231,718 + $540,675

$772,393

2011

$11,643 (+2.8%)

$227,176 + $530,078

$757,254

2010

$11,329 (−1.0%)

$222,722 + $519,686

$742,408

2009

$11,441 (+2.6%)

$216,600 + $505,400

$722,000

2008

$11,155

$216,600 + $505,400

$722,000

Tax history for 1208 Neilson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,911 (+11.9%)

$291,043 + $679,100

$970,143

2024

$16,006 (+2.2%)

$285,337 + $665,786

$951,123

2023

$15,659 (+2.1%)

$279,743 + $652,735

$932,478

2022

$15,340

$268,881 + $627,390

$896,271

2021

$15,354 (+6.5%)

$268,881 + $627,390

$896,271

2020

$14,411 (+5.0%)

$263,611 + $615,093

$878,704

2019

$13,719 (+1.9%)

$260,910 + $608,790

$869,700

2018

$13,466 (+3.6%)

$255,794 + $596,853

$852,647

2017

$13,001 (+4.0%)

$245,861 + $573,676

$819,537

2016

$12,507 (+1.5%)

$245,861 + $573,676

$819,537

2015

$12,328 (+1.0%)

$241,040 + $562,428

$803,468

2014

$12,211 (−0.9%)

$232,769 + $543,129

$775,898

2013

$12,318 (+3.7%)

$232,769 + $543,129

$775,898

2012

$11,873 (+2.0%)

$231,718 + $540,675

$772,393

2011

$11,643 (+2.8%)

$227,176 + $530,078

$757,254

2010

$11,329 (−1.0%)

$222,722 + $519,686

$742,408

2009

$11,441 (+2.6%)

$216,600 + $505,400

$722,000

2008

$11,155

$216,600 + $505,400

$722,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-1A

Limited Two-Family Residential District

The purpose of the Limited Two-Family Residential district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of low medium-density residential areas characterized by reasonable open and spacious type of development consistent with the General Plan; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; Allow flexibility in the use of property for residential purposes by permitting two dwelling units on one lot under limited conditions; and Appropriately regulate the rear and side setback areas for the construction of a dwelling unit in areas west of San Pablo Avenue.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHRISTIANIA
Living Sq. Ft: 1,500
Building Sq. Ft: 1,500
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BLK C LOT 29,30

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,300
Legal Lot Number: 29
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0987
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Alameda County
APN: 060 241200500

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Ruth Acty Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Martin Luther King Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 • 94706

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.69M – $2.05M

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Home values near 1208 Neilson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1212 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2979 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,360
1211 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1502 Sq. Ft.	$1,330,157
1219 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 883 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,542
1220 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1263 Sq. Ft.	$1,666,937
1190 Neilson Street, Albany, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$1,325,236
1203 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	$1,915,189
1226 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1010 Sq. Ft.	$1,275,631

Address	Redfin Estimate
1202 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 909 Sq. Ft.	$1,062,533
1206 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1684 Sq. Ft.	$1,616,140
1209 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$1,650,605
1205 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1622 Sq. Ft.	$1,781,720
1223 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 834 Sq. Ft.	$996,649
1137 Neilson Street, Albany, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$1,569,448
1213 Curtis Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2188 Sq. Ft.	$1,621,263

Address	Redfin Estimate
1215 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1897 Sq. Ft.	$2,013,607
1204 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 990 Sq. Ft.	$991,782
1200 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1710 Sq. Ft.	$1,041,172
1228 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1490 Sq. Ft.	$1,538,385
1196 Neilson Street, Albany, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$1,246,065
1216 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2121 Sq. Ft.	$1,551,899
1201 Curtis Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1177 Sq. Ft.	$1,409,493

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