A home truly in the sweet spot of Berkeley. Just a block and a half from Solano and a few blocks from Kensington Circle (Sunday Farmers Market! Pub and live music!) this lovely one-level home on a tree-lined street is move-in ready. Sunny throughout, with front and back gardens it also features a skylit detached studio with french doors to the garden in the fully rebuilt converted garage. Foundation replaced in 2005, electrical and plumbing upgrades. Efficiently designed kitchen with plentiful cabinets, granite countertops and breakfast bar. A great floor plan with two nicely separated bedrooms and updated bathroom. The location is perfect for the easy life...around the block from just about anything you need!
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
3,800 sq ftLot Size
$1,356Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Colleen Larkin•DRE #00874780• THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Bought with Alison Luce•DRE #01986924• KW Advisors East Bay
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41009866
Oct 24, 2022
Sold
$1,315,000
$1,320/sq ft
Oct 10, 2022
Pending
—
Sep 27, 2022
Listed
$1,095,000
$1,099/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40080042
Jun 10, 2005
Sold
$590,000
$592/sq ft
May 25, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2005
Listed
$545,000
$547/sq ft
+1
CHARMING THOUSAND OAKS BUNGALOW ON A TREE LINED STREET. MANY ORIGINAL DETAILS, FRONT PORCH. DETACHED GARAGE READY FOR CONVERSION TO HOME OFFICE OR STUDIO.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,274 (−0.3%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2024
$17,325 (+4.9%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2023
$16,512 (+47.5%)
$382,200 + $891,800
$1,274,000
2022
$11,198 (−0.3%)
$232,473 + $542,438
$774,911
2021
$11,236 (+5.0%)
$232,473 + $542,438
$774,911
2020
$10,702 (+3.4%)
$227,915 + $531,803
$759,718
2019
$10,353 (−4.6%)
$225,579 + $526,351
$751,930
2018
$10,855 (+10.4%)
$221,157 + $516,035
$737,192
2017
$9,830 (+2.8%)
$212,573 + $496,004
$708,577
2016
$9,560 (+1.3%)
$212,573 + $496,004
$708,577
2015
$9,440 (+9.3%)
$208,406 + $486,282
$694,688
2014
$8,635 (+11.4%)
$183,000 + $427,000
$610,000
2013
$7,750 (+10.4%)
$183,000 + $427,000
$610,000
2012
$7,020 (−3.6%)
$159,000 + $371,000
$530,000
2011
$7,279 (+0.3%)
$145,200 + $338,800
$484,000
2010
$7,254 (−0.9%)
$152,100 + $354,900
$507,000
2009
$7,319 (−15.6%)
$152,100 + $354,900
$507,000
2008
$8,668
$152,100 + $354,900
$507,000
Tax history for 738 Neilson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,274 (−0.3%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2024
$17,325 (+4.9%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2023
$16,512 (+47.5%)
$382,200 + $891,800
$1,274,000
2022
$11,198 (−0.3%)
$232,473 + $542,438
$774,911
2021
$11,236 (+5.0%)
$232,473 + $542,438
$774,911
2020
$10,702 (+3.4%)
$227,915 + $531,803
$759,718
2019
$10,353 (−4.6%)
$225,579 + $526,351
$751,930
2018
$10,855 (+10.4%)
$221,157 + $516,035
$737,192
2017
$9,830 (+2.8%)
$212,573 + $496,004
$708,577
2016
$9,560 (+1.3%)
$212,573 + $496,004
$708,577
2015
$9,440 (+9.3%)
$208,406 + $486,282
$694,688
2014
$8,635 (+11.4%)
$183,000 + $427,000
$610,000
2013
$7,750 (+10.4%)
$183,000 + $427,000
$610,000
2012
$7,020 (−3.6%)
$159,000 + $371,000
$530,000
2011
$7,279 (+0.3%)
$145,200 + $338,800
$484,000
2010
$7,254 (−0.9%)
$152,100 + $354,900
$507,000
2009
$7,319 (−15.6%)
$152,100 + $354,900
$507,000
2008
$8,668
$152,100 + $354,900
$507,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1922
Sq. Ft.
858
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
062 284900600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 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
Parking Features: Converted Garage, Detached, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Music Room, Office, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.