Off market sep 2025 for $1.7M

$2,003,571

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,665/mo

•

1,683

sq ft

540 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94707

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

3,800 sq ftLot Size

1 car garageParking

Listed by Kira Halpern •DRE #01886087 • Winkler Real Estate Group

Listed by Fanny Chew •DRE #02199639 • Winkler Real Estate Group

Bought with Rosie Papazian •DRE #01937039 • Abio Properties

Bought with Krista Miller •DRE #01441225 • Abio Properties

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41108029

Redfin Estimate

$2,003,571

$254K since sold in September 2025$80K since October

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This home's estimate is 9.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.84M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,175,000
A
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SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$2,435,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,641 sq ft
1645 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
839 Evelyn Ave, Albany, CA 94706
$1,950,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,579 sq ft
839 Evelyn Ave, Albany, CA 94706
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$800,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,588 sq ft
11 Edgecroft Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,500,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,443 sq ft
762 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,160,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,893 sq ft
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Market trends in 94707, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

137.8%

+3.4% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$101K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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10 MoM

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$1,998,888
4 beds2.5 baths2,747 sq ft
962 Arlington, Berkeley, CA 94707
OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4PM
$1,795,000
4 beds3 baths2,192 sq ft
570 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707
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$1,475,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,614 sq ft
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Sale history for 540 Neilson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,044 (+15.1%)

$525,000 + $1,225,000

$1,750,000

2024

$6,988 (+3.4%)

$129,788 + $151,966

$281,754

2023

$6,761 (+3.6%)

$127,243 + $148,988

$276,231

2022

$6,527 (+0.3%)

$122,303 + $143,203

$265,506

2021

$6,506 (+7.3%)

$122,303 + $143,203

$265,506

2020

$6,063 (+6.2%)

$119,905 + $140,396

$260,301

2019

$5,712 (+2.5%)

$118,676 + $138,957

$257,633

2018

$5,573 (+4.1%)

$116,349 + $136,233

$252,582

2017

$5,353 (+5.2%)

$111,831 + $130,943

$242,774

2016

$5,087 (+1.8%)

$111,831 + $130,943

$242,774

2015

$4,998 (+2.1%)

$109,639 + $128,377

$238,016

2014

$4,894 (−5.7%)

$105,877 + $123,973

$229,850

2013

$5,192 (+3.4%)

$105,877 + $123,973

$229,850

2012

$5,020 (+2.8%)

$105,399 + $123,413

$228,812

2011

$4,882 (+0.7%)

$103,333 + $120,994

$224,327

2010

$4,850 (+3.3%)

$101,306 + $118,622

$219,928

2009

$4,697 (+32.0%)

$100,550 + $117,736

$218,286

2008

$3,558

$100,788 + $65,355

$166,143

Tax history for 540 Neilson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,044 (+15.1%)

$525,000 + $1,225,000

$1,750,000

2024

$6,988 (+3.4%)

$129,788 + $151,966

$281,754

2023

$6,761 (+3.6%)

$127,243 + $148,988

$276,231

2022

$6,527 (+0.3%)

$122,303 + $143,203

$265,506

2021

$6,506 (+7.3%)

$122,303 + $143,203

$265,506

2020

$6,063 (+6.2%)

$119,905 + $140,396

$260,301

2019

$5,712 (+2.5%)

$118,676 + $138,957

$257,633

2018

$5,573 (+4.1%)

$116,349 + $136,233

$252,582

2017

$5,353 (+5.2%)

$111,831 + $130,943

$242,774

2016

$5,087 (+1.8%)

$111,831 + $130,943

$242,774

2015

$4,998 (+2.1%)

$109,639 + $128,377

$238,016

2014

$4,894 (−5.7%)

$105,877 + $123,973

$229,850

2013

$5,192 (+3.4%)

$105,877 + $123,973

$229,850

2012

$5,020 (+2.8%)

$105,399 + $123,413

$228,812

2011

$4,882 (+0.7%)

$103,333 + $120,994

$224,327

2010

$4,850 (+3.3%)

$101,306 + $118,622

$219,928

2009

$4,697 (+32.0%)

$100,550 + $117,736

$218,286

2008

$3,558

$100,788 + $65,355

$166,143

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,800 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1955

Sq. Ft.

1,683

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

062 286100600

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile

Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Inside, Upper Level
Upper Level Features: Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook,Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Eat-in Kitchen,Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Microwave,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning Oven
Rooms Total: 6
Room Type: Bonus Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Attic
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,683

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1683
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1926

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3800
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: No Air Conditioning

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,683
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Alameda County
APN: 062 286100600

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

9/10

Martin Luther King Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 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 • 94707

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.90M – $2.31M

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Home values near 540 Neilson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
571 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$1,804,982
554 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$1,535,539
539 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2412 Sq. Ft.	$1,727,967
557 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1851 Sq. Ft.	$1,932,492
518 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1468 Sq. Ft.	$1,570,457
565 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1572 Sq. Ft.	$1,930,676
562 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1167 Sq. Ft.	$1,188,240

Address	Redfin Estimate
512 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,796,366
562 Neilson Street #104, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1167 Sq. Ft.	$1,409,840
546 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1760 Sq. Ft.	$1,656,228
576 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$2,003,862
534 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2201 Sq. Ft.	$1,953,246
533 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2112 Sq. Ft.	$2,317,517
1540 Visalia Avenue, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,638,262

Address	Redfin Estimate
526 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1168 Sq. Ft.	$1,208,829
570 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1003 Sq. Ft.	$1,402,040
551 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1209 Sq. Ft.	$1,603,355
545 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$1,724,737
517 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1807 Sq. Ft.	$2,016,831
525 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$1,399,318
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