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Off Market Sep 2025 for $1.7M

$1,959,216

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

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1,683

sq ft

540 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94707

About this home

Fall in love with this 3/2 1920s gem on a storybook block where neighbors greet you by name and celebrate together. The first floor—nearly level-in—offers a cozy living room with fireplace, flowing through a graceful arch to a sunny dining area that’s open to the kitchen. Here are stainless steel appliances flush to cabinets, earth-tone quartz counters and a breakfast nook with a front garden view. Down the hall is a full bath, a bedroom with backyard views, and a second bedroom, configured as a bonus room, with sliding door to the yard. Upstairs, the huge en suite primary features vaulted ceilings, west-facing views, space for an office or art corner, a luxe bathroom, walk-in closet and laundry. A hidden attic nook offers potential for a tiny secret retreat. Extensively remodeled in 2007-08, guided by an architect and structural engineer, the home is sturdy and stylish with beautiful details and hardwood floors throughout. Outdoors, a stone patio framed by blooming dogwood, bougainvillea and a lemon tree—is perfect for al fresco dining. The detached garage fits a small car or storage, with a long driveway for off-street parking. Close to shops, restaurants, Farmer’s Mkt at Colusa Circle, Solano Ave, parks, and BART, this is home—and community—in the true sense of the word.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

3,800 sq ftLot Size

$1,164Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

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

$1,959,216

$209K since sold in September 2025$77K since August

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This home's estimate is 30.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.50M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$2,435,000
A
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,500,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,443 sq ft
762 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,525,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,131 sq ft
1643 Oak View Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,460,000
E
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616 Curtis St, Albany, CA 94706
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,300,000
F
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$5,557/mo

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Market trends in 94707, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

129.3%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$822 MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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2 MoM

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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
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

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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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

$1.86M – $2.25M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
571 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$1,642,011
554 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$1,421,292

Address	Redfin Estimate
512 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,601,441
562 Neilson Street #104, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1167 Sq. Ft.	$1,356,201

Address	Redfin Estimate
526 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1168 Sq. Ft.	$1,178,695
570 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1003 Sq. Ft.	$1,333,690

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