Welcome to 1717 Berkeley Way. Gorgeous classic craftsman nestled in the heart of Central Berkeley. This inviting residence offers a perfect blend of classic architecture and modern amenities, making it an ideal place to call home. Step through the beautifully landscaped entrance, through the welcoming foyer and into the warm classically appointed living room complete with gorgeous hardwood floors and wormwood trim. Spacious eat-in kitchen, ample cabinet space and countertops. Separate room with access to the huge recently refinished deck, perfect for the inside-outside California lifestyle. Private, peaceful, landscaped backyard complete with garden area. Large bright bedrooms plus a bonus room downstairs perfect for a home office, gym or art studio! And the storage! Plenty of room for everything, whether in the garage, basement area or the spacious attic. Walk Score of 96! Just an eight minute walk to two BART stations, fifteen minute walk to campus. Close to downtown Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto, One block from Ohlone Park. Two driveways and three parking spots, Owned solar panels (no lease!). Make an appointment to see it today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$996Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Brendan Moran•DRE #01893322• 5 Star Real Estate
Bought with Alissa Custer•DRE #01703944• District Homes
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41039763
Oct 3, 2023
Sold
$1,575,000
$944/sq ft
Sep 27, 2023
Pending
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Sep 24, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 21, 2023
Price Changed
$1,099,000
$658/sq ft
Sep 21, 2023
Listed
$1,999,000
$1,198/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40214008
Nov 2, 2006
Sold
$830,000
$497/sq ft
Oct 19, 2006
Listing Removed
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Oct 4, 2006
Listed
$799,500
$479/sq ft
+4
Gorgeous Craftsman Bungalow with Gumwood detailing near No Berk BART & U.C. Designer eat-in kitchen. Remodeled bathrooms. Spacious LR w/ FP & Bay window. Formal DR. Bonus "room" in basement. Huge entertainment deck. Indoor-outdoor flow. Exquisite gardens by Lazar Landscaping. Move-in condition.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22012753
May 30, 2002
Sold
$657,500
$394/sq ft
May 14, 2002
Listing Removed
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May 2, 2002
Listed
$499,000
$299/sq ft
Gorgeous Craftsman with orig details intact. Tastefully remodeled kitch. Spacious rooms,FP in LR,deck, spacious level yd. Many quality upgrades. Sound studio in basmnt. Lots of storage.Star Report available.
Public Records
Feb 25, 1994
Sold
$253,000
$152/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 1987
Sold
$180,000
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,600 (+11.1%)
$424,702 + $450,838
$875,540
2024
$14,045 (+59.4%)
$416,378 + $442,001
$858,379
2023
$8,810 (+2.6%)
$408,214 + $433,334
$841,548
2022
$8,589 (+0.2%)
$163,728 + $244,306
$408,034
2021
$8,568 (+7.7%)
$163,728 + $244,306
$408,034
2020
$7,958 (+6.4%)
$160,519 + $239,517
$400,036
2019
$7,482 (+2.2%)
$158,873 + $237,062
$395,935
2018
$7,318 (+3.9%)
$155,759 + $232,416
$388,175
2017
$7,043 (+5.0%)
$149,713 + $223,394
$373,107
2016
$6,707 (+1.6%)
$149,713 + $223,394
$373,107
2015
$6,599 (+2.2%)
$146,779 + $219,015
$365,794
2014
$6,460 (−0.4%)
$141,743 + $211,502
$353,245
2013
$6,486 (+3.6%)
$141,743 + $211,502
$353,245
2012
$6,261 (+2.5%)
$141,104 + $210,547
$351,651
2011
$6,108 (+1.3%)
$138,338 + $206,421
$344,759
2010
$6,032 (−1.2%)
$135,626 + $202,374
$338,000
2009
$6,103 (+5.6%)
$134,613 + $200,862
$335,475
2008
$5,777
$134,933 + $201,340
$336,273
Tax history for 1717 Berkeley Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,600 (+11.1%)
$424,702 + $450,838
$875,540
2024
$14,045 (+59.4%)
$416,378 + $442,001
$858,379
2023
$8,810 (+2.6%)
$408,214 + $433,334
$841,548
2022
$8,589 (+0.2%)
$163,728 + $244,306
$408,034
2021
$8,568 (+7.7%)
$163,728 + $244,306
$408,034
2020
$7,958 (+6.4%)
$160,519 + $239,517
$400,036
2019
$7,482 (+2.2%)
$158,873 + $237,062
$395,935
2018
$7,318 (+3.9%)
$155,759 + $232,416
$388,175
2017
$7,043 (+5.0%)
$149,713 + $223,394
$373,107
2016
$6,707 (+1.6%)
$149,713 + $223,394
$373,107
2015
$6,599 (+2.2%)
$146,779 + $219,015
$365,794
2014
$6,460 (−0.4%)
$141,743 + $211,502
$353,245
2013
$6,486 (+3.6%)
$141,743 + $211,502
$353,245
2012
$6,261 (+2.5%)
$141,104 + $210,547
$351,651
2011
$6,108 (+1.3%)
$138,338 + $206,421
$344,759
2010
$6,032 (−1.2%)
$135,626 + $202,374
$338,000
2009
$6,103 (+5.6%)
$134,613 + $200,862
$335,475
2008
$5,777
$134,933 + $201,340
$336,273
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1938
Sq. Ft.
1,669
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
057 206201200
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Parking Lot
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower
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.