Google street view image for 1281 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94702

Off market nov 2022 for $955K

$1,275,360

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

$703Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by • Realty One Group AMR

•510-651-7111 (broker)

Bought with • Mahnaz Westerberg, Broker

•408-667-2623 (broker)

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•Source:San Francisco MLS #41008726

Redfin Estimate

$1,275,360

$320K since sold in November 2022$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 24.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.68M) 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 AUG 31, 2026
$1,165,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,707 sq ft
998 Jones St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,200,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
1236 Allston Way, 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

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Sale history for 1281 Berkeley Way

Date

Event

Price

San Francisco MLS #41009736

Nov 17, 2022

Sold

$955,000

$526/sq ft

Sep 26, 2022

Listed

$899,000

$496/sq ft

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.

San Francisco MLS #41008726

Nov 17, 2022

Sold

$955,000

$526/sq ft

Sep 16, 2022

Listed

$899,000

$496/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,369 (+7.6%)

$304,033 + $709,412

$1,013,445

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%)

$304,033 + $709,412

$1,013,445

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

Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Enclosed, Inside Entrance
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 3
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Inside
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Cooling: None
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave

Exterior

Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0

Building Information
Living Area: 1814
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Total: 1814
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Stucco
Architectural Style: Traditional
Year Built: 1941
Roof: Composition, Shingle

Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet

Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence

Property Information
Property Condition: Original

Lot Information
Lot Features: Shape Regular, Other
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 4120.776
Lot Size Acres: 0.0946
Lot Size Area: 4120.776
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0

Community Information
Subdivision Name: Berkeley

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

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

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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

$1.21M – $1.47M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1295 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1011 Sq. Ft.	$1,241,622
1239 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2784 Sq. Ft.	$1,401,269
1245 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,655,826
1301 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3051 Sq. Ft.	$2,545,558
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1283 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$1,371,571

Address	Redfin Estimate
1287 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1054 Sq. Ft.	$1,128,289
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