New price! New look!Very special rebuilt cottage! 3bds plus upper nursery or study! Level-in, level garden! Wonderful neighborhood! Close to Bart & shops! Hill views! Quality finishes & craftsmanship!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
$1,029Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bebe Mcrae•DRE #00875159• THE GRUBB COMPANY
Bought with Merritt Oliver•DRE #01241788• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23017361
Aug 26, 2003
Sold
$669,000
$398/sq ft
Jul 25, 2003
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2003
Listed
$675,000
$402/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28116998
Oct 15, 1998
Sold
$175,000
$104/sq ft
Sep 1, 1998
Listing Removed
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Aug 24, 1998
Listed
$159,000
$95/sq ft
GRANDMA'S COTTAGE SMALL BUT CUTE GREAT POTENTIAL W/TLC. ATTIC 'ROOM' GARAGE & SMALL OFFICE/WRKSHOP. WONDERFUL N.BERKELEY
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.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,500
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
060 241200500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Kitchen/Family Combo, Study
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,680
Builder Name: LUNDY
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1680
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1999
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Features: Level, Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Location
School Information
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
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
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
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.64M – $1.99M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2003. This data may not match public records. Learn more.