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
$865Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Red Oak Realty
•510-527-9111 (broker)
Listed by Denitsa Shopova•DRE #DRE #02137852• Red Oak Realty
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
San Francisco MLS #41016866
Mar 6, 2023
Sold
$950,000
$547/sq ft
Jan 11, 2023
Listed
$985,000
$567/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 1977
Sold
$58,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,393 (+10.1%)
$302,442 + $705,698
$1,008,140
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%)
$302,442 + $705,698
$1,008,140
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 Sep 16, 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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street
# of Parking Total: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 3
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s), Zoned, Wall Furnace
Cooling: None
Flooring: Laminate, Wood, Other
Has Fireplace(s)
Appliances: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Varies By Unit
Rooms Information
Basement: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Yard Space
Building Information
Living Area: 1737
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 1737
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
# of Stories Total: 0
Year Built: 1942
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Property Type
Property Type: Residential Income
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Property Information
# of Buildings: 0
Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden, Other
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 4249
Lot Size Acres: 0.0975
Lot Size Area: 4249
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Multi-Family General Information
# of Units Total: 2
Studio Annual Occupancy: 0
1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Central Berkeley
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,737
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,249 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Alameda County
APN: 057 208101400
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 • 0.1mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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Sun exposure
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.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.43M – $1.73M
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