What makes “the Berkeley Way” different? To us, it means doing well by doing good, & that is what 1275 Berkeley Way is all about. In the heart of Berkeley, just off University Avenue & 3 blocks from North Berkeley BART, you will find 2 structures, & something special. The front unit is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with all the classic touches. The price is Transparent. When this property was donated by the previous owner to a Tibetan Meditation School, they asked that their friend be allowed to continue living in the back unit, rent free. So you have a rare opportunity to do well by doing good. Your money goes to support a charity, & you will be providing a place to live for someone in their golden years. When the current resident opens the door to the next phase of her life, you will have the chance to rent out the unit to those who need it, or to share the space with your loved ones and community.* By doing the right thing now, you will reap the future rewards. That's what we mean by “the Berkeley Way”. It means living in a community where you can do well while doing the right thing. *Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information nor guarantee any short term, nor increase in future long term, rental income
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
4,249 sq ftLot Size
$858Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Seth Franklin•DRE #01947142• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Declan Spring•DRE #01398898• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41016860
Mar 6, 2023
Sold
$950,000
$547/sq ft
Feb 23, 2023
Pending
—
Feb 9, 2023
Price Changed
$985,000
$567/sq ft
Jan 11, 2023
Listed
$899,000
$518/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41016866
Mar 6, 2023
Sold
$950,000
$547/sq ft
Feb 23, 2023
Pending
—
Feb 9, 2023
Price Changed
$985,000
$567/sq ft
Jan 11, 2023
Listed
$899,000
$518/sq ft
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What makes “the Berkeley Way” different? To us, it means doing well by doing good, & that is what 1275 Berkeley Way is all about. In the heart of Berkeley, just off University Avenue & 3 blocks from North Berkeley BART, you will find 2 structures, & something special. The front unit is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with all the classic touches. The price is transparent. When this property was donated by the previous owner to a Tibetan Meditation School, they asked that their friend be allowed to continue living in the back unit, rent free. So, you have a rare opportunity to do well by doing good. Your money goes to support a charity, & you will be providing a place to live for someone in their golden years. When the current resident opens the door to the next phase of her life, you will have the chance to rent out the unit to those who need it, or to share the space with your loved ones and community.* By doing the right thing now, you will reap the future rewards. That's what we mean by “the Berkeley Way”. It means living in a community where you can do well while doing the right thing. *Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information nor guarantee any short term, nor increase in future long term, rental income
Public Records
Sep 15, 1977
Sold
$58,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,393 (+10.1%)
$296,514 + $691,866
$988,380
2024
$15,804 (−1.8%)
$296,514 + $691,866
$988,380
2023
$16,098 (+0.8%)
$290,700 + $678,300
$969,000
2022
$15,978 (−0.3%)
$515,280 + $463,752
$979,032
2021
$16,022 (+5.1%)
$515,280 + $463,752
$979,032
2020
$15,240 (+199.2%)
$505,180 + $454,662
$959,842
2019
$5,094 (+3.0%)
$500,000 + $450,000
$950,000
2018
$4,946 (+4.2%)
$71,656 + $77,708
$149,364
2017
$4,745 (+6.1%)
$68,874 + $74,691
$143,565
2016
$4,471 (+2.1%)
$68,874 + $74,691
$143,565
2015
$4,378 (+2.2%)
$67,524 + $73,227
$140,751
2014
$4,282 (+4.6%)
$65,207 + $70,715
$135,922
2013
$4,092 (+3.2%)
$65,207 + $70,715
$135,922
2012
$3,963 (+3.3%)
$64,913 + $70,395
$135,308
2011
$3,838 (+0.7%)
$63,640 + $69,015
$132,655
2010
$3,813 (+0.5%)
$62,392 + $67,662
$130,054
2009
$3,793 (+9.8%)
$61,926 + $67,157
$129,083
2008
$3,455
$62,074 + $67,317
$129,391
Tax history for 1275 Berkeley Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,393 (+10.1%)
$296,514 + $691,866
$988,380
2024
$15,804 (−1.8%)
$296,514 + $691,866
$988,380
2023
$16,098 (+0.8%)
$290,700 + $678,300
$969,000
2022
$15,978 (−0.3%)
$515,280 + $463,752
$979,032
2021
$16,022 (+5.1%)
$515,280 + $463,752
$979,032
2020
$15,240 (+199.2%)
$505,180 + $454,662
$959,842
2019
$5,094 (+3.0%)
$500,000 + $450,000
$950,000
2018
$4,946 (+4.2%)
$71,656 + $77,708
$149,364
2017
$4,745 (+6.1%)
$68,874 + $74,691
$143,565
2016
$4,471 (+2.1%)
$68,874 + $74,691
$143,565
2015
$4,378 (+2.2%)
$67,524 + $73,227
$140,751
2014
$4,282 (+4.6%)
$65,207 + $70,715
$135,922
2013
$4,092 (+3.2%)
$65,207 + $70,715
$135,922
2012
$3,963 (+3.3%)
$64,913 + $70,395
$135,308
2011
$3,838 (+0.7%)
$63,640 + $69,015
$132,655
2010
$3,813 (+0.5%)
$62,392 + $67,662
$130,054
2009
$3,793 (+9.8%)
$61,926 + $67,157
$129,083
2008
$3,455
$62,074 + $67,317
$129,391
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,249 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1942
Sq. Ft.
1,737
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
057 208101400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Storage, Laminate Counters
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.