Off market dec 2017 for $1.1M

$1,414,245

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,258/mo

•

1,405

sq ft

1217 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94702

About this home

Modern Bungalow in Berkeley’s hottest neighborhood. Doors from San Pablo Park, blocks from Berkeley Bowl and your choice of 15 restaurants all within 1/2 mile. Light filled, open living and dining rooms centered with a period fireplace hearth. Updated kitchen with vintage O’Keefe and Merritt oven/range, great cabinet space, sunlight and french doors leading to private gardens & patio, garage space lending itself to multiple uses. Hydronic energy efficient heating system warms the house, and additional storage below the home is accessible from a rear exterior door.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

3,500 sq ftLot Size

$1,007Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by DAVID HIGGINS •DRE #01281543 • THE GRUBB COMPANY

Bought with CLAUDIA MILLS •DRE #01881682 • MCGUIRE REAL ESTATE

Source:Greater Lansing AoR #40782710

Listing provided courtesy of Greater Lansing AoR

Redfin Estimate

$1,414,245

$314K since sold in December 2017$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 16.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.21M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 4, 2026
$1,600,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,039 sq ft
1226 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,340,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,067 sq ft
2435 Valley St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,113,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,066 sq ft
2426 West St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$1,100,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,068 sq ft
1604 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$825,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,190 sq ft
2534 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,300,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,100 sq ft
2214 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA 94702

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Market trends in 94702, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

124.8%

3.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$352 MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

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$824,000
2 beds2 baths900 sq ft
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$979,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,315 sq ft
1555 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$1,050,000
2 beds2 baths1,312 sq ft
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$995,000
2 beds2 baths1,203 sq ft
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Sale history for 1217 Ward St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 19, 2017

Sold

$1,100,000

$783/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #40782710

Jun 29, 2017

Sold

$1,050,000

$747/sq ft

May 24, 2017

Listed

$789,000

$562/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 16, 2005

Sold

$677,000

$482/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 30, 1996

Sold

$169,500

$121/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 10, 1990

Sold

$150,000

$107/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,857 (+10.2%)

$464,224 + $850,132

$1,314,356

2024

$17,113 (+2.0%)

$455,124 + $833,467

$1,288,591

2023

$16,779 (+1.5%)

$446,200 + $780,850

$1,227,050

2022

$16,526 (−0.4%)

$428,876 + $750,533

$1,179,409

2021

$16,596 (+4.9%)

$428,876 + $750,533

$1,179,409

2020

$15,828 (+3.2%)

$420,468 + $735,819

$1,156,287

2019

$15,339 (+0.9%)

$416,160 + $728,280

$1,144,440

2018

$15,197 (+33.6%)

$408,000 + $714,000

$1,122,000

2017

$11,374 (+9.2%)

$243,919 + $569,144

$813,063

2016

$10,418 (+5.5%)

$243,919 + $569,144

$813,063

2015

$9,871 (+25.7%)

$223,500 + $521,500

$745,000

2014

$7,855 (+8.0%)

$158,700 + $370,300

$529,000

2013

$7,275 (+9.8%)

$158,700 + $370,300

$529,000

2012

$6,627 (−10.5%)

$142,500 + $332,500

$475,000

2011

$7,403 (−6.7%)

$130,500 + $304,500

$435,000

2010

$7,939 (−0.9%)

$150,000 + $350,000

$500,000

2009

$8,011 (+1.5%)

$163,500 + $381,500

$545,000

2008

$7,896

$163,500 + $381,500

$545,000

Tax history for 1217 Ward St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,857 (+10.2%)

$464,224 + $850,132

$1,314,356

2024

$17,113 (+2.0%)

$455,124 + $833,467

$1,288,591

2023

$16,779 (+1.5%)

$446,200 + $780,850

$1,227,050

2022

$16,526 (−0.4%)

$428,876 + $750,533

$1,179,409

2021

$16,596 (+4.9%)

$428,876 + $750,533

$1,179,409

2020

$15,828 (+3.2%)

$420,468 + $735,819

$1,156,287

2019

$15,339 (+0.9%)

$416,160 + $728,280

$1,144,440

2018

$15,197 (+33.6%)

$408,000 + $714,000

$1,122,000

2017

$11,374 (+9.2%)

$243,919 + $569,144

$813,063

2016

$10,418 (+5.5%)

$243,919 + $569,144

$813,063

2015

$9,871 (+25.7%)

$223,500 + $521,500

$745,000

2014

$7,855 (+8.0%)

$158,700 + $370,300

$529,000

2013

$7,275 (+9.8%)

$158,700 + $370,300

$529,000

2012

$6,627 (−10.5%)

$142,500 + $332,500

$475,000

2011

$7,403 (−6.7%)

$130,500 + $304,500

$435,000

2010

$7,939 (−0.9%)

$150,000 + $350,000

$500,000

2009

$8,011 (+1.5%)

$163,500 + $381,500

$545,000

2008

$7,896

$163,500 + $381,500

$545,000

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

Zoning

R-1

Single Family Residential District

The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SAN PABLO PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,178
Building Sq. Ft: 1,178
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: BLK 13 LOT 7

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,500
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 13
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0803
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,405
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 174002000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Malcolm X Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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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Berkeley, CA • 94702

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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

$1.34M – $1.63M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1203 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 950 Sq. Ft.	$1,060,228
1239 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$1,239,042

Address	Redfin Estimate
1235 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1087 Sq. Ft.	$1,222,253
1225 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1366 Sq. Ft.	$1,591,847

Address	Redfin Estimate
1231 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1127 Sq. Ft.	$1,350,704
1221 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1199 Sq. Ft.	$1,188,621

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