Welcome to 765 Neilson St, a sunny and spacious 4BD/2BA bungalow + a detached studio + 1/2 bath in Berkeley’s beloved Thousand Oaks neighborhood. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street just 1.5 blocks from Solano Avenue shops and cafés, this home offers plenty of space for gathering, working, or relaxing. The generous living room features a gas fireplace and sunlit window seat. The front bedroom makes a perfect nursery or office, while the 3 additional bedrooms all offer great light and ample closets. The side-by-side bathrooms have been tastefully refreshed. But the heart of the home is the open kitchen, dining, and family room—ideal for game nights, dinner parties, or cozy movie time. French doors lead to a Mediterranean-style patio, perfect for morning coffee or dining al fresco. Across the patio is the detached studio, ideal for guests, art, workouts, or working from home. Fresh interior paint, refinished hardwood floors and natural light throughout create an easy flow. With dual-paned windows, a high-efficiency furnace, and drought-tolerant landscaping, this home is both stylish and practical. Walk Score of 94—moments from Solano Ave, Memorial Park, & Colusa Circle's Sunday Farmers Market. Easy commuter access to Marin Ave, N Berkeley BART, Transbay bus lines and Ohlone Greenway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
4,200 sq ftLot Size
$1,270Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jennifer Cord•DRE #01352129• BHG RE Reliance Partners
Bought with Eleanor Ridge•DRE #02217753• District Homes
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41103449
Jul 29, 2025
Sold
$2,100,000
$1,154/sq ft
Jul 16, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 2, 2025
Listed
$1,295,000
$712/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40172335
Jan 8, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jul 26, 2006
Sold
$750,000
$412/sq ft
Jun 1, 2006
Listed
$769,000
$423/sq ft
+2
It may be your home. Spacious and unique bungalow with great privacy. See it yourself: 4++ bedroom with two bathroom house w/ detached cottage. In the heart of North Berkeley / Solano Avenue. Open house Sun 6/25 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. Ask agent about garage.
Public Records
Jul 25, 2006
Sold
$750,000
$412/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1979
Sold
$105,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,844 (+9.9%)
$301,428 + $703,332
$1,004,760
2024
$15,328 (+2.1%)
$301,428 + $703,332
$1,004,760
2023
$15,010 (+1.8%)
$295,519 + $689,545
$985,064
2022
$14,740 (−0.2%)
$284,046 + $662,775
$946,821
2021
$14,775 (+5.8%)
$284,046 + $662,775
$946,821
2020
$13,971 (+4.2%)
$278,478 + $649,782
$928,260
2019
$13,412 (+1.7%)
$275,622 + $643,119
$918,741
2018
$13,187 (+3.6%)
$270,220 + $630,514
$900,734
2017
$12,730 (+3.3%)
$259,731 + $606,039
$865,770
2016
$12,319 (+1.4%)
$259,731 + $606,039
$865,770
2015
$12,154 (+0.7%)
$254,639 + $594,158
$848,797
2014
$12,067 (−1.0%)
$245,904 + $573,777
$819,681
2013
$12,195 (+3.8%)
$245,904 + $573,777
$819,681
2012
$11,747 (+1.9%)
$244,795 + $571,189
$815,984
2011
$11,528 (+4.3%)
$239,996 + $559,991
$799,987
2010
$11,054 (−0.9%)
$235,291 + $549,013
$784,304
2009
$11,158 (+0.5%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2008
$11,101
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
Tax history for 765 Neilson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,844 (+9.9%)
$301,428 + $703,332
$1,004,760
2024
$15,328 (+2.1%)
$301,428 + $703,332
$1,004,760
2023
$15,010 (+1.8%)
$295,519 + $689,545
$985,064
2022
$14,740 (−0.2%)
$284,046 + $662,775
$946,821
2021
$14,775 (+5.8%)
$284,046 + $662,775
$946,821
2020
$13,971 (+4.2%)
$278,478 + $649,782
$928,260
2019
$13,412 (+1.7%)
$275,622 + $643,119
$918,741
2018
$13,187 (+3.6%)
$270,220 + $630,514
$900,734
2017
$12,730 (+3.3%)
$259,731 + $606,039
$865,770
2016
$12,319 (+1.4%)
$259,731 + $606,039
$865,770
2015
$12,154 (+0.7%)
$254,639 + $594,158
$848,797
2014
$12,067 (−1.0%)
$245,904 + $573,777
$819,681
2013
$12,195 (+3.8%)
$245,904 + $573,777
$819,681
2012
$11,747 (+1.9%)
$244,795 + $571,189
$815,984
2011
$11,528 (+4.3%)
$239,996 + $559,991
$799,987
2010
$11,054 (−0.9%)
$235,291 + $549,013
$784,304
2009
$11,158 (+0.5%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2008
$11,101
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1938
Sq. Ft.
1,820
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
062 286902700
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
Apr 18, 2025 • Final
Minor
Plumbing
Water heater
Nov 28, 2018 • Final
Minor
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Breakfast Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Street Level Features: 2 Baths, 4 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.