OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2019 for $1.6M

$1,976,975

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,877/mo

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2,250

sq ft

579 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94707

About this home

Lovingly maintained for over 26 years & located in the coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood, this 4++ bedroom, 2 bathroom home captivates you by the living room’s storybook fireplace & tall ceilings & continues to excite you by the many entertainment opportunities the large formal dining room offers. A remodeled chef’s kitchen w/ all stainless steel appliances, custom tile backsplash, custom cabinets & a breakfast nook with loads of natural light. On the main level are 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom: one with built-ins great guest room or office, the other with fabulous sliding French doors to the custom-designed, enclosed and fully landscaped backyard w/ a hot tub offering one fun and/or relaxation. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms, one with an incredible skylight & huge walk-in closet & the other surrounded by windows, plus two more bonus rooms & one immaculately remodeled bathroom custom-designed shower, skylights, bathtub, designer lighting & more.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

3,500 sq ftLot Size

$879Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Negar Souza •DRE #01701667 • Red Oak Realty

Listed by Feri Niroomand •DRE #00811861 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Valerie Ruma •DRE #01887220 • Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40881432

Redfin Estimate

$1,976,975

$377K since sold in October 2019$61K since September

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This home's estimate is 5.5% lower than the average sale price ($2.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,500,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,443 sq ft
762 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,900,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,426 sq ft
664 Vincente Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$2,175,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
847 Peralta Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$2,435,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,641 sq ft
1645 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,160,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,893 sq ft
653 San Fernando Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,380,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,147 sq ft
629 Santa Rosa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

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$6,406/mo

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Market trends in 94707, CA

Last updated September 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 579 Neilson St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40881432

Oct 18, 2019

Sold

$1,600,000

$711/sq ft

Sep 24, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 9, 2019

Listed

$1,395,000

$620/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 22, 1993

Sold

$316,000

$140/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 26, 1988

Sold

$253,000

$112/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$26,215 (+7.3%)

$535,440 + $1,249,360

$1,784,800

2024

$24,442 (+2.2%)

$524,942 + $1,224,865

$1,749,807

2023

$23,919 (+0.8%)

$514,651 + $1,200,852

$1,715,503

2022

$23,726 (−0.4%)

$494,668 + $1,154,227

$1,648,895

2021

$23,833 (+0.9%)

$494,668 + $1,154,227

$1,648,895

2020

$23,619 (+124.5%)

$484,972 + $1,131,603

$1,616,575

2019

$10,521 (+2.0%)

$480,000 + $1,120,000

$1,600,000

2018

$10,314 (+3.7%)

$178,649 + $435,583

$614,232

2017

$9,947 (+3.6%)

$171,714 + $418,674

$590,388

2016

$9,604 (+1.5%)

$171,714 + $418,674

$590,388

2015

$9,458 (+1.0%)

$168,348 + $410,466

$578,814

2014

$9,364 (+1.1%)

$162,572 + $396,384

$558,956

2013

$9,266 (+3.7%)

$162,572 + $396,384

$558,956

2012

$8,936 (+2.1%)

$161,838 + $394,595

$556,433

2011

$8,751 (+0.7%)

$158,665 + $386,859

$545,524

2010

$8,689 (−0.4%)

$155,555 + $379,275

$534,830

2009

$8,724 (+5.3%)

$154,393 + $376,441

$530,834

2008

$8,285

$154,760 + $377,337

$532,097

Tax history for 579 Neilson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$26,215 (+7.3%)

$535,440 + $1,249,360

$1,784,800

2024

$24,442 (+2.2%)

$524,942 + $1,224,865

$1,749,807

2023

$23,919 (+0.8%)

$514,651 + $1,200,852

$1,715,503

2022

$23,726 (−0.4%)

$494,668 + $1,154,227

$1,648,895

2021

$23,833 (+0.9%)

$494,668 + $1,154,227

$1,648,895

2020

$23,619 (+124.5%)

$484,972 + $1,131,603

$1,616,575

2019

$10,521 (+2.0%)

$480,000 + $1,120,000

$1,600,000

2018

$10,314 (+3.7%)

$178,649 + $435,583

$614,232

2017

$9,947 (+3.6%)

$171,714 + $418,674

$590,388

2016

$9,604 (+1.5%)

$171,714 + $418,674

$590,388

2015

$9,458 (+1.0%)

$168,348 + $410,466

$578,814

2014

$9,364 (+1.1%)

$162,572 + $396,384

$558,956

2013

$9,266 (+3.7%)

$162,572 + $396,384

$558,956

2012

$8,936 (+2.1%)

$161,838 + $394,595

$556,433

2011

$8,751 (+0.7%)

$158,665 + $386,859

$545,524

2010

$8,689 (−0.4%)

$155,555 + $379,275

$534,830

2009

$8,724 (+5.3%)

$154,393 + $376,441

$530,834

2008

$8,285

$154,760 + $377,337

$532,097

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1972

Sq. Ft.

1,924

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

062 286702000

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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Pantry,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,250

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 2250
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1924

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3500
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Features: Regular

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,924
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Alameda County
APN: 062 286702000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Thousand Oaks Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Martin Luther King Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

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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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

$1.88M – $2.27M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
571 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$1,634,468
570 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1003 Sq. Ft.	$1,346,971

Address	Redfin Estimate
554 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$1,449,614
539 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$1,678,025

Address	Redfin Estimate
562 Neilson St Apt 104, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1167 Sq. Ft.	$1,370,634
605 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2256 Sq. Ft.	$2,132,993

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