Off Market Nov 2022 for $955K

$1,152,897

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,590/mo

•

1,814

sq ft

1281 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94702

About this home

This wonderful home has a larger, unique floorplan and detached, backyard workshop, paving the way for many options, such as large households seeking privacy, or division for a multiunit-like living arrangement. Many beautiful vintage details throughout have been preserved, including the gorgeous wide plank wood flooring, 1940's kitchen cabinetry and MCM upstairs bathroom. The new stainless appliances in the kitchen feature an electric stove with air fryer oven and the option for a gas range with gas line and valve present behind stove. The home is conveniently located just a block off of University Avenue, next to a cute neighborhood park, near restaurants, and only a few short blocks away from BART. Parking is available in the attached garage that directy accesses the kitchen entry. Come visit this home and make it yours.

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

4,120 sq ftLot Size

$636Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Brenda Avilla-kintz •DRE #01818076 • Realty One Group AMR

Listed by Julie Virga •DRE #01835946 • MLSListing

Bought with Mahnaz Westerberg •DRE #01308200 • Mahnaz Westerberg, Broker

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41008726

Redfin Estimate

$1,152,897

$198K since sold in November 2022$37K since August

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This home's estimate is 30.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,165,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
965 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,300,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,100 sq ft
2214 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,400,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,114 sq ft
1368 Rose St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$1,875,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,776 sq ft
1009 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,060,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,079 sq ft
1246 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,165,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,707 sq ft
998 Jones St, Berkeley, CA 94710

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Market trends in 94702, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

130.0%

2.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
$1,495,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,753 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4PM
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4 beds3.5 baths2,332 sq ft
2619 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 94702
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3:30PM
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4 beds3 baths2,404 sq ft
1269 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94702
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3:30PM
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Sale history for 1281 Berkeley Way

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41009736

Nov 17, 2022

Sold

$955,000

$526/sq ft

Nov 4, 2022

Pending

—

Oct 13, 2022

Contingent

—

Oct 6, 2022

Price Changed

$899,000

$496/sq ft

Sep 26, 2022

Listed

$1,088,000

$600/sq ft

+34

This wonderful home has a larger, unique floorplan and detached, backyard workshop, paving the way for many options, such as large households seeking privacy, or division for a multiunit-like living arrangement. Many beautiful vintage details throughout have been preserved, including the gorgeous wide plank wood flooring, 1940's kitchen cabinetry ans MCM upstairs bathroom. The new stainless appliances in the kitchen feature an electric stove with air fryer oven and the option for a gas range with gas line and valve present behind stove. The home is conveniently located just a block off of University Avenue, next to a cute neighborhood park, near restaurants, and only a few short blocks away from BART. Parking is available in the attached garage that directy accesses the kitchen entry. Come visit this home and make it yours.

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41008726

Nov 17, 2022

Sold

$955,000

$526/sq ft

Nov 4, 2022

Pending

—

Oct 13, 2022

Contingent

—

Oct 6, 2022

Price Changed

$899,000

$496/sq ft

Sep 16, 2022

Listed

$1,088,000

$600/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,369 (+7.6%)

$298,074 + $695,507

$993,581

2024

$16,149 (+3.4%)

$298,074 + $695,507

$993,581

2023

$15,613 (+262.7%)

$292,230 + $681,870

$974,100

2022

$4,304 (+1.0%)

$21,255 + $47,594

$68,849

2021

$4,263 (+9.7%)

$21,255 + $47,594

$68,849

2020

$3,886 (+9.2%)

$20,838 + $46,660

$67,498

2019

$3,559 (+3.4%)

$20,625 + $46,182

$66,807

2018

$3,443 (+4.7%)

$20,220 + $45,277

$65,497

2017

$3,289 (+7.9%)

$19,435 + $43,519

$62,954

2016

$3,048 (+2.3%)

$19,435 + $43,519

$62,954

2015

$2,979 (+2.8%)

$19,054 + $42,665

$61,719

2014

$2,897 (+4.3%)

$18,400 + $41,201

$59,601

2013

$2,778 (+3.1%)

$18,400 + $41,201

$59,601

2012

$2,695 (+4.1%)

$18,317 + $41,015

$59,332

2011

$2,588 (+0.3%)

$17,958 + $40,211

$58,169

2010

$2,579 (+0.9%)

$17,606 + $39,423

$57,029

2009

$2,556 (+11.7%)

$17,474 + $39,128

$56,602

2008

$2,289

$17,516 + $39,221

$56,737

Tax history for 1281 Berkeley Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,369 (+7.6%)

$298,074 + $695,507

$993,581

2024

$16,149 (+3.4%)

$298,074 + $695,507

$993,581

2023

$15,613 (+262.7%)

$292,230 + $681,870

$974,100

2022

$4,304 (+1.0%)

$21,255 + $47,594

$68,849

2021

$4,263 (+9.7%)

$21,255 + $47,594

$68,849

2020

$3,886 (+9.2%)

$20,838 + $46,660

$67,498

2019

$3,559 (+3.4%)

$20,625 + $46,182

$66,807

2018

$3,443 (+4.7%)

$20,220 + $45,277

$65,497

2017

$3,289 (+7.9%)

$19,435 + $43,519

$62,954

2016

$3,048 (+2.3%)

$19,435 + $43,519

$62,954

2015

$2,979 (+2.8%)

$19,054 + $42,665

$61,719

2014

$2,897 (+4.3%)

$18,400 + $41,201

$59,601

2013

$2,778 (+3.1%)

$18,400 + $41,201

$59,601

2012

$2,695 (+4.1%)

$18,317 + $41,015

$59,332

2011

$2,588 (+0.3%)

$17,958 + $40,211

$58,169

2010

$2,579 (+0.9%)

$17,606 + $39,423

$57,029

2009

$2,556 (+11.7%)

$17,474 + $39,128

$56,602

2008

$2,289

$17,516 + $39,221

$56,737

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,120

Year renovated

2023

Sq. Ft.

1,814

Year built

1941

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

057 208101300

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2024.

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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Workshop, Laminate Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Unit
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate,Dishwasher,Electric Range/Cooktop,Gas Range/Cooktop,Microwave,Range/Oven Free Standing
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Composition Shingles, Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,814

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Front Porch, Porch, Porch Steps
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden, Low Maintenance, Yard Space
Fencing: Fenced, Wood
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1814
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1941

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4120
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Features: Level, Regular

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: All Public Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,814
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,120 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Alameda County
APN: 057 208101300
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 13, 2024

Around this home

Schools

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

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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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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

$1.10M – $1.33M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1295 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1011 Sq. Ft.	$1,176,224
1239 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4894 Sq. Ft.	$1,592,887

Address	Redfin Estimate
1287 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1054 Sq. Ft.	$1,168,890
1265 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1093 Sq. Ft.	$785,953

Address	Redfin Estimate
1329 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 764 Sq. Ft.	$997,718
1285 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3605 Sq. Ft.	$1,225,916

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