Dream Home in Berkeley's Westbrae! This home checks all the boxes—and then some. Beautifully remodeled 3++ bedroom, 2-bathroom gem perfectly located in a sweet spot, near shopping, dining, beer garden, bagels, parks and transit. Jarvis Architect design remodel, upgraded with top-notch electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems housed in a woodsy friendly space. Open-concept charming kitchen with custom colorful touches, bar seating, butcher block island and high-end appliances make cooking a dream. In addition to 3 full bedrooms, there’s a dedicated office (w/a private balcony) that could be a spare bedroom. The upstairs bedroom is spacious & bright, bathroom is a vintage love w/a clawfoot tub. The lower level has 2 bedrooms, the bathroom is split with WC/shower + open area sink & vanity, keeps the peace & morning convenience. The attached garage is clean and usable for storage- or maybe a home gym or game room. Cozy family room to relax and hang opens right out to the Backyard- a lovely Robert Trachtenberg /Garden Architecture Landscape designed space w/ patio, grapevine, planters, vibrant & verdant to create a true retreat. Enjoy evenings under the trellis or host friends in the enchanting seating area. Best of Berkeley living - WalkScore 85/BikeScore 97!
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
2,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ana Forest•DRE #01234464• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Gillian Leslie•DRE #01741458• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41084865
Mar 12, 2025
Sold
$1,875,000
$1,195/sq ft
Feb 18, 2025
Pending
—
Feb 6, 2025
Listed
$1,149,000
$732/sq ft
Public Records
May 2, 1991
Sold
$239,000
$152/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,083 (+15.5%)
$573,750 + $1,338,750
$1,912,500
2024
$9,598 (+2.9%)
$129,320 + $345,548
$474,868
2023
$9,331 (+0.5%)
$126,785 + $338,773
$465,558
2022
$9,284
$121,862 + $325,619
$447,481
2021
$9,280 (+6.0%)
$121,862 + $325,619
$447,481
2020
$8,751 (+4.8%)
$119,473 + $319,236
$438,709
2019
$8,354 (+2.3%)
$118,249 + $315,964
$434,213
2018
$8,169 (+3.5%)
$115,931 + $309,770
$425,701
2017
$7,890 (+4.4%)
$111,429 + $297,742
$409,171
2016
$7,555 (+2.3%)
$111,429 + $297,742
$409,171
2015
$7,387 (+7.2%)
$109,244 + $291,904
$401,148
2014
$6,888 (+2.1%)
$105,497 + $246,160
$351,657
2013
$6,745 (+3.6%)
$105,497 + $246,160
$351,657
2012
$6,513 (+2.5%)
$105,021 + $245,049
$350,070
2011
$6,356 (+0.7%)
$102,961 + $240,244
$343,205
2010
$6,311 (−0.1%)
$100,943 + $235,534
$336,477
2009
$6,320 (+6.8%)
$100,189 + $233,774
$333,963
2008
$5,919
$100,427 + $234,330
$334,757
Tax history for 1209 Talbot Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,083 (+15.5%)
$573,750 + $1,338,750
$1,912,500
2024
$9,598 (+2.9%)
$129,320 + $345,548
$474,868
2023
$9,331 (+0.5%)
$126,785 + $338,773
$465,558
2022
$9,284
$121,862 + $325,619
$447,481
2021
$9,280 (+6.0%)
$121,862 + $325,619
$447,481
2020
$8,751 (+4.8%)
$119,473 + $319,236
$438,709
2019
$8,354 (+2.3%)
$118,249 + $315,964
$434,213
2018
$8,169 (+3.5%)
$115,931 + $309,770
$425,701
2017
$7,890 (+4.4%)
$111,429 + $297,742
$409,171
2016
$7,555 (+2.3%)
$111,429 + $297,742
$409,171
2015
$7,387 (+7.2%)
$109,244 + $291,904
$401,148
2014
$6,888 (+2.1%)
$105,497 + $246,160
$351,657
2013
$6,745 (+3.6%)
$105,497 + $246,160
$351,657
2012
$6,513 (+2.5%)
$105,021 + $245,049
$350,070
2011
$6,356 (+0.7%)
$102,961 + $240,244
$343,205
2010
$6,311 (−0.1%)
$100,943 + $235,534
$336,477
2009
$6,320 (+6.8%)
$100,189 + $233,774
$333,963
2008
$5,919
$100,427 + $234,330
$334,757
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,464
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
060 240902700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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
Oct 14, 2020 • Final
Minor
Work on an overlay for a roof.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Utility Room, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
Upper Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.