525 Neilson St is a 1,184 square foot house on a 3,440 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 30, 2010 for $600,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,399,318.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
3,440 sq ftLot Size
$1,182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,399,318
$799K since sold in November 2010$7,000 since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 11.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40339658
May 16, 2008
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 17, 2003
Sold
$615,000
$519/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23028049
Aug 26, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Dec 9, 1992
Sold
$266,000
$225/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,006 (+8.4%)
$235,209 + $548,822
$784,031
2024
$11,079 (+2.1%)
$230,598 + $538,062
$768,660
2023
$10,854 (+1.7%)
$226,078 + $527,515
$753,593
2022
$10,675 (−0.3%)
$217,301 + $507,036
$724,337
2021
$10,707 (+5.2%)
$217,301 + $507,036
$724,337
2020
$10,183 (+3.5%)
$213,040 + $497,095
$710,135
2019
$9,834 (+1.6%)
$210,857 + $492,000
$702,857
2018
$9,678 (+3.7%)
$206,724 + $482,357
$689,081
2017
$9,331 (+2.9%)
$198,700 + $463,633
$662,333
2016
$9,064 (+1.3%)
$198,700 + $463,633
$662,333
2015
$8,948 (+0.6%)
$194,805 + $454,545
$649,350
2014
$8,898 (−1.1%)
$188,121 + $438,950
$627,071
2013
$8,998 (+6.3%)
$188,121 + $438,950
$627,071
2012
$8,465 (−0.3%)
$187,272 + $436,968
$624,240
2011
$8,494 (−4.4%)
$178,800 + $417,200
$596,000
2010
$8,882 (−0.9%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2009
$8,962 (−3.6%)
$189,900 + $443,100
$633,000
2008
$9,294
$189,900 + $443,100
$633,000
Tax history for 525 Neilson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,006 (+8.4%)
$235,209 + $548,822
$784,031
2024
$11,079 (+2.1%)
$230,598 + $538,062
$768,660
2023
$10,854 (+1.7%)
$226,078 + $527,515
$753,593
2022
$10,675 (−0.3%)
$217,301 + $507,036
$724,337
2021
$10,707 (+5.2%)
$217,301 + $507,036
$724,337
2020
$10,183 (+3.5%)
$213,040 + $497,095
$710,135
2019
$9,834 (+1.6%)
$210,857 + $492,000
$702,857
2018
$9,678 (+3.7%)
$206,724 + $482,357
$689,081
2017
$9,331 (+2.9%)
$198,700 + $463,633
$662,333
2016
$9,064 (+1.3%)
$198,700 + $463,633
$662,333
2015
$8,948 (+0.6%)
$194,805 + $454,545
$649,350
2014
$8,898 (−1.1%)
$188,121 + $438,950
$627,071
2013
$8,998 (+6.3%)
$188,121 + $438,950
$627,071
2012
$8,465 (−0.3%)
$187,272 + $436,968
$624,240
2011
$8,494 (−4.4%)
$178,800 + $417,200
$596,000
2010
$8,882 (−0.9%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2009
$8,962 (−3.6%)
$189,900 + $443,100
$633,000
2008
$9,294
$189,900 + $443,100
$633,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOLANO AVE TERRACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,184
Building Sq. Ft: 1,184
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BLK 14 LOT 39
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,440
Legal Lot Number: 39
Legal Block Number: 14
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.079
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,184
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,440 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Alameda County
APN: 062 286702800
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being 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
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16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.33M – $1.61M
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