Sun-filled two bedroom/one bath private bungalow in the heart of Berkeley. Relaxed layout that makes for easy living—inside and out. • Numerous period details include: matchstick hardwood floors, decorative moldings, tile fireplace with built-ins, and French doors. • Gorgeous updated chef’s kitchen and open-flow dining overlook garden and open to new redwood deck. • Large, level yard with spacious seating area, raised vegetable beds, 7 varieties of fruit trees and drought-tolerant lawn. • Minutes to North Berkeley BART, Strawberry Creek Park, Downtown Berkeley and the cafes, restaurants, amenities and transportation of University & San Pablo Aves.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,500Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by ANNA BELLOMO•DRE #01822897• DISTRICT HOMES
Bought with JOHN COOPER•DRE #01955210• COMPASS
Source:Greater Lansing AoR #40851628
Redfin Estimate
$1,285,168
$40K since sold in March 2021$11K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 13.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 6 comparable homes.
Darling Berkeley bungalow with large remodeled kitchen and dining area that opens to the fully landscaped back yard. 2 bedrooms, one that opens to the living room share a bath. Off street parking for at least 2 cars.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40851628
Mar 4, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Mar 4, 2019
Sold
$1,100,000
$1,284/sq ft
Jan 30, 2019
Listed
$820,000
$957/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 25, 2013
Sold
$705,000
$823/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40628401
Sep 3, 2013
Contingent
—
Public Records
Sep 10, 2008
Sold
$355,000
$414/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40263050
Jul 22, 2008
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,625 (+6.6%)
$405,000 + $945,000
$1,350,000
2024
$19,355 (+2.2%)
$430,261 + $1,003,944
$1,434,205
2023
$18,929 (+1.7%)
$421,827 + $984,263
$1,406,090
2022
$18,608 (+13.1%)
$405,450 + $946,050
$1,351,500
2021
$16,453 (+5.3%)
$405,450 + $946,050
$1,351,500
2020
$15,621 (+38.9%)
$463,752 + $669,864
$1,133,616
2019
$11,246 (+1.7%)
$459,000 + $663,000
$1,122,000
2018
$11,056 (+3.7%)
$232,417 + $542,307
$774,724
2017
$10,666 (+2.7%)
$223,394 + $521,254
$744,648
2016
$10,383 (+1.3%)
$223,394 + $521,254
$744,648
2015
$10,246 (+0.5%)
$219,014 + $511,034
$730,048
2014
$10,194 (+69.5%)
$211,500 + $493,500
$705,000
2013
$6,015 (+3.7%)
$211,500 + $493,500
$705,000
2012
$5,799 (+2.4%)
$111,371 + $259,866
$371,237
2011
$5,663 (+0.4%)
$109,188 + $254,772
$363,960
2010
$5,640 (−0.5%)
$107,047 + $249,777
$356,824
2009
$5,666 (+102.1%)
$106,247 + $247,911
$354,158
2008
$2,804
$106,500 + $248,500
$355,000
Tax history for 1216 Allston Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,625 (+6.6%)
$405,000 + $945,000
$1,350,000
2024
$19,355 (+2.2%)
$430,261 + $1,003,944
$1,434,205
2023
$18,929 (+1.7%)
$421,827 + $984,263
$1,406,090
2022
$18,608 (+13.1%)
$405,450 + $946,050
$1,351,500
2021
$16,453 (+5.3%)
$405,450 + $946,050
$1,351,500
2020
$15,621 (+38.9%)
$463,752 + $669,864
$1,133,616
2019
$11,246 (+1.7%)
$459,000 + $663,000
$1,122,000
2018
$11,056 (+3.7%)
$232,417 + $542,307
$774,724
2017
$10,666 (+2.7%)
$223,394 + $521,254
$744,648
2016
$10,383 (+1.3%)
$223,394 + $521,254
$744,648
2015
$10,246 (+0.5%)
$219,014 + $511,034
$730,048
2014
$10,194 (+69.5%)
$211,500 + $493,500
$705,000
2013
$6,015 (+3.7%)
$211,500 + $493,500
$705,000
2012
$5,799 (+2.4%)
$111,371 + $259,866
$371,237
2011
$5,663 (+0.4%)
$109,188 + $254,772
$363,960
2010
$5,640 (−0.5%)
$107,047 + $249,777
$356,824
2009
$5,666 (+102.1%)
$106,247 + $247,911
$354,158
2008
$2,804
$106,500 + $248,500
$355,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Dec 17, 2018 • Final
Minor
HVAC
Dec 17, 2018 • Final
Minor
Install a new dedicated electrical circuit from the main panel to the furnace. Install a service light, switch, and ground fault circuit interrupter outlet.
Electrical
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BRYANT
Living Sq. Ft: 857
Building Sq. Ft: 857
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: OFFICIAL RECS 9 PG 64 BLK I LOT 5
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: I
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0918
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 857
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 198700500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.22M – $1.48M
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