The easy flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces give this mid century charmer a calming treehouse vibe. Set among the treetops, Tilden Park and the the UC trails frame its neighborhood, yet all that Berkeley has to offer is within minutes. Pick a few lemons as you come in through the garden. Drop the goodies you picked up at the Farmers Market in the kitchen and look out at the view of the Bay. You’re in a world class city, but you can’t see another house nearby. Take dinner out on to the deck or out to the sheltered patio. Or on cool evenings, settle in front of the fireplace. The main level features the living spaces with a unique fireplace, a spacious dining area, sliding doors to the patio, double doors to the deck, plus two bedrooms, a bath, the kitchen, and the “hub,“ the butcher block peninsula that is the heart of the home. The generous primary bedroom has ample space for a workstation, a workout area, or a reading nook. The second bedroom is perfect for family, guests, or working from home. Downstairs features a bed and bath with its own entrance, plus a workshop for your projects and enough storage to keep your toys neatly tucked away. End your day watching the sunset on the deck. Linger while the stars come out over the Bay. Sound like heaven? It is. Welcome home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,148 sq ftLot Size
$1,082Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Elisabeth Watson•DRE #01958229• Abio Properties
Bought with Nkosi Groover•DRE #02147452• Real Brokerage Technologies
Bought with Steffi Mulia•DRE #02199322• Real Brokerage Technologies
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41074604
Nov 6, 2024
Sold
$1,150,000
$879/sq ft
Oct 10, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 27, 2024
Listed
$975,000
$745/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27114805
Dec 3, 1997
Sold
$247,000
$189/sq ft
Nov 11, 1997
Listing Removed
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Sep 15, 1997
Listed
$249,000
$190/sq ft
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY-HM IN THE HILLS FOR A FLATLANDS PRICE. FIREPLACE, BIG DECK, NICE FRONT GARDN,QUIET STREET. BIG STORAGE AREA.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,654 (+135.0%)
$345,000 + $805,000
$1,150,000
2024
$7,513 (+3.1%)
$345,000 + $805,000
$1,150,000
2023
$7,285 (+3.0%)
$115,993 + $270,652
$386,645
2022
$7,070
$111,490 + $260,143
$371,633
2021
$7,068 (+5.7%)
$111,490 + $260,143
$371,633
2020
$6,689 (+4.3%)
$109,304 + $255,043
$364,347
2019
$6,412 (+2.1%)
$108,183 + $252,428
$360,611
2018
$6,278 (+4.0%)
$106,063 + $247,480
$353,543
2017
$6,035 (+3.9%)
$101,945 + $237,872
$339,817
2016
$5,810 (+1.6%)
$101,945 + $237,872
$339,817
2015
$5,720 (+2.0%)
$99,946 + $233,209
$333,155
2014
$5,609 (+1.0%)
$96,517 + $225,207
$321,724
2013
$5,556 (+3.7%)
$96,517 + $225,207
$321,724
2012
$5,360 (+2.5%)
$96,081 + $224,190
$320,271
2011
$5,228 (+0.4%)
$94,198 + $219,795
$313,993
2010
$5,206
$92,351 + $215,486
$307,837
2009
$5,211 (+5.4%)
$91,661 + $213,877
$305,538
2008
$4,942
$91,879 + $214,385
$306,264
Tax history for 61 Fairlawn Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,654 (+135.0%)
$345,000 + $805,000
$1,150,000
2024
$7,513 (+3.1%)
$345,000 + $805,000
$1,150,000
2023
$7,285 (+3.0%)
$115,993 + $270,652
$386,645
2022
$7,070
$111,490 + $260,143
$371,633
2021
$7,068 (+5.7%)
$111,490 + $260,143
$371,633
2020
$6,689 (+4.3%)
$109,304 + $255,043
$364,347
2019
$6,412 (+2.1%)
$108,183 + $252,428
$360,611
2018
$6,278 (+4.0%)
$106,063 + $247,480
$353,543
2017
$6,035 (+3.9%)
$101,945 + $237,872
$339,817
2016
$5,810 (+1.6%)
$101,945 + $237,872
$339,817
2015
$5,720 (+2.0%)
$99,946 + $233,209
$333,155
2014
$5,609 (+1.0%)
$96,517 + $225,207
$321,724
2013
$5,556 (+3.7%)
$96,517 + $225,207
$321,724
2012
$5,360 (+2.5%)
$96,081 + $224,190
$320,271
2011
$5,228 (+0.4%)
$94,198 + $219,795
$313,993
2010
$5,206
$92,351 + $215,486
$307,837
2009
$5,211 (+5.4%)
$91,661 + $213,877
$305,538
2008
$4,942
$91,879 + $214,385
$306,264
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
1,096
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
060 248602000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R-1H
H
Single Family Residential District - Hillside Overlay Zone
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.; The purpose of the Hillside (H) overlay zone is to: implement General Plan policies for hillside development; protect the safety and health of residents where steep topography, unusual street conditions and proximity to the wildland-urban interface create severe risk from wildfire; protect the character of Berkeley's hillside areas and their immediate environs; give reasonable protection to views yet allow appropriate development of all property; and allow modifications in standard setback and height requirements when justified because of steep topography, irregular lot pattern, unusual street conditions, or other special aspects of the hillside areas.
Zone overlays
Hillside Overlay Zone
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Carport
Parking Features: Carport, Covered, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Closet
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.