OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2017 for $1.2M

$1,678,514

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,332/mo

•

1,364

sq ft

1253 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94702

About this home

Abundant light in this beautiful North Berkeley Mediterranean style home. Stunning living room with soaring ceiling and arch window that showcase exquisite original hardwood floors and fireplace. Formal dining room with built-ins and lovely breakfast room surrounded by windows off of the kitchen. New hip elements while still embracing original details of the era. Wonderful location across from Cedar Rose Park and blocks to BART. Dine and shop close to home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Marcia Weske •DRE #01841873 • The GRUBB Company

Bought with Unhei Kang •DRE #01825446 • The Grubb Co. Inc.

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40795168

Redfin Estimate

$1,678,514

$429K since sold in September 2017$56K since September

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This home's estimate is 15.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.45M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,150,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,440 sq ft
1613 Kains, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,011,500
B
2 beds1 bath1,059 sq ft
1211 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,917,838
C
3 beds2 baths1,420 sq ft
1646 10th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,650,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,355 sq ft
2323 Browning St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,195,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,291 sq ft
936 Camelia St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,800,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,246 sq ft
1629 Jaynes St, Berkeley, CA 94703

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$4,494/mo

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Market trends in 94702, CA

Last updated September 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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Nice location close to transportation as well as shopping and restaurants. This home has good curb appeal and seems to have some original details still in place. Feels larger than the stated square footage. Seems to have been well maintained and...
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tom Hendershot
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 1253 Cedar St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40795168

Sep 22, 2017

Sold

$1,250,000

$916/sq ft

Sep 14, 2017

Pending

—

Aug 30, 2017

Listed

$879,000

$644/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40667765

Aug 28, 2014

Sold

$790,000

$579/sq ft

Aug 8, 2014

Pending

—

Jul 28, 2014

Listed

$595,000

$436/sq ft

+21

Public Records

May 15, 1992

Sold

$166,000

$122/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,624 (+8.7%)

$435,210 + $1,015,490

$1,450,700

2024

$20,815 (+2.2%)

$426,678 + $995,583

$1,422,261

2023

$20,366 (+2.1%)

$418,312 + $976,062

$1,394,374

2022

$19,948 (−0.4%)

$402,071 + $938,166

$1,340,237

2021

$20,021 (+5.2%)

$402,071 + $938,166

$1,340,237

2020

$19,040 (+3.5%)

$394,188 + $919,773

$1,313,961

2019

$18,392 (+1.6%)

$390,150 + $910,350

$1,300,500

2018

$18,104 (+44.3%)

$382,500 + $892,500

$1,275,000

2017

$12,548 (+3.4%)

$245,425 + $572,659

$818,084

2016

$12,138 (+1.4%)

$245,425 + $572,659

$818,084

2015

$11,976 (+126.1%)

$240,614 + $561,433

$802,047

2014

$5,297 (+1.6%)

$71,836 + $167,619

$239,455

2013

$5,214 (+3.5%)

$71,836 + $167,619

$239,455

2012

$5,039 (+2.8%)

$71,512 + $166,863

$238,375

2011

$4,900 (+0.6%)

$70,110 + $163,592

$233,702

2010

$4,871

$68,736 + $160,385

$229,121

2009

$4,875 (+7.3%)

$68,223 + $159,187

$227,410

2008

$4,542

$68,385 + $159,565

$227,950

Tax history for 1253 Cedar St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,624 (+8.7%)

$435,210 + $1,015,490

$1,450,700

2024

$20,815 (+2.2%)

$426,678 + $995,583

$1,422,261

2023

$20,366 (+2.1%)

$418,312 + $976,062

$1,394,374

2022

$19,948 (−0.4%)

$402,071 + $938,166

$1,340,237

2021

$20,021 (+5.2%)

$402,071 + $938,166

$1,340,237

2020

$19,040 (+3.5%)

$394,188 + $919,773

$1,313,961

2019

$18,392 (+1.6%)

$390,150 + $910,350

$1,300,500

2018

$18,104 (+44.3%)

$382,500 + $892,500

$1,275,000

2017

$12,548 (+3.4%)

$245,425 + $572,659

$818,084

2016

$12,138 (+1.4%)

$245,425 + $572,659

$818,084

2015

$11,976 (+126.1%)

$240,614 + $561,433

$802,047

2014

$5,297 (+1.6%)

$71,836 + $167,619

$239,455

2013

$5,214 (+3.5%)

$71,836 + $167,619

$239,455

2012

$5,039 (+2.8%)

$71,512 + $166,863

$238,375

2011

$4,900 (+0.6%)

$70,110 + $163,592

$233,702

2010

$4,871

$68,736 + $160,385

$229,121

2009

$4,875 (+7.3%)

$68,223 + $159,187

$227,410

2008

$4,542

$68,385 + $159,565

$227,950

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1929

Sq. Ft.

1,364

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

059 229200700

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub

Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Basement
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook,Counter - Solid Surface,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,364

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition

Property Information
Living Area: 1364
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1929

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5000
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,364
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 229200700

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 • 0.7mi

9/10

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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Historical weather

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

$1.60M – $1.93M

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Home values near 1253 Cedar St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1306 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	—
1214 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1013 Sq. Ft.	$999,977

Address	Redfin Estimate
1247 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1425 Sq. Ft.	$1,425,266
1240 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$1,108,337

Address	Redfin Estimate
1239 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1276 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,368
1245 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,565,326

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