Charming 1920's era bungalow with mediterranean style doors and wood floors. Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Light and bright with a large living room and wood burning fireplace. Downstairs bonus room with full bathroom and separate entrance. Ample backyard with trellised patio perfect for entertaining. Walking distance to Solano Avenue where many restaurants and shops are located. Close to public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
3,798 sq ftLot Size
$1,412Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Melody Arevalo•DRE #01217421• Level Up Realty - Solari Group
•707-695-1453 (agent)
•melodynapa@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Roxanna Ahlbach•DRE #02000963• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40296906
Oct 22, 2007
Sold
$679,000
$678/sq ft
Sep 18, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 17, 2007
Listed
$679,000
$678/sq ft
+4
Great North Berkeley n'hd! pretty tree-lined street; newer interior paint; newly refin floors; close to Solano shops, movies, restaurants,Plaza BART; great kitchen storage; level backyd;lwr level rm used as 3rd br; tax rec shows 3brs;sewer work complete; open Sun 9/16 2-4pm
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,578 (+7.6%)
$382,347 + $892,143
$1,274,490
2024
$17,261 (+36.0%)
$374,850 + $874,650
$1,249,500
2023
$12,694 (+1.7%)
$367,500 + $857,500
$1,225,000
2022
$12,482 (−0.3%)
$252,117 + $588,274
$840,391
2021
$12,520 (+5.3%)
$252,117 + $588,274
$840,391
2020
$11,891 (+3.7%)
$247,175 + $576,743
$823,918
2019
$11,470 (+1.6%)
$244,641 + $570,830
$815,471
2018
$11,287 (+3.7%)
$239,846 + $559,641
$799,487
2017
$10,890 (+3.0%)
$230,535 + $537,916
$768,451
2016
$10,571 (+1.3%)
$230,535 + $537,916
$768,451
2015
$10,435 (+10.5%)
$226,015 + $527,369
$753,384
2014
$9,446 (+7.5%)
$195,900 + $457,100
$653,000
2013
$8,784 (+15.3%)
$195,900 + $457,100
$653,000
2012
$7,620 (−7.9%)
$177,000 + $413,000
$590,000
2011
$8,277 (+0.4%)
$153,300 + $357,700
$511,000
2010
$8,246 (−2.0%)
$169,800 + $396,200
$566,000
2009
$8,410 (−12.9%)
$169,800 + $396,200
$566,000
2008
$9,652
$169,800 + $396,200
$566,000
Tax history for 788 Neilson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,578 (+7.6%)
$382,347 + $892,143
$1,274,490
2024
$17,261 (+36.0%)
$374,850 + $874,650
$1,249,500
2023
$12,694 (+1.7%)
$367,500 + $857,500
$1,225,000
2022
$12,482 (−0.3%)
$252,117 + $588,274
$840,391
2021
$12,520 (+5.3%)
$252,117 + $588,274
$840,391
2020
$11,891 (+3.7%)
$247,175 + $576,743
$823,918
2019
$11,470 (+1.6%)
$244,641 + $570,830
$815,471
2018
$11,287 (+3.7%)
$239,846 + $559,641
$799,487
2017
$10,890 (+3.0%)
$230,535 + $537,916
$768,451
2016
$10,571 (+1.3%)
$230,535 + $537,916
$768,451
2015
$10,435 (+10.5%)
$226,015 + $527,369
$753,384
2014
$9,446 (+7.5%)
$195,900 + $457,100
$653,000
2013
$8,784 (+15.3%)
$195,900 + $457,100
$653,000
2012
$7,620 (−7.9%)
$177,000 + $413,000
$590,000
2011
$8,277 (+0.4%)
$153,300 + $357,700
$511,000
2010
$8,246 (−2.0%)
$169,800 + $396,200
$566,000
2009
$8,410 (−12.9%)
$169,800 + $396,200
$566,000
2008
$9,652
$169,800 + $396,200
$566,000
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1922
Sq. Ft.
1,002
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
062 284901400
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
May 22, 2026 • Final
Plan check
Electrical
Solar
Jan 2, 2025 • Final
Building
New construction
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Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood Burning
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Formal Entry
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Area, Washer Included
# of Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Types: Bonus Room
Levels: Multi/Split
Main Level: Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
Lower Level: Full Bath(s)
Upper Level: Bedroom(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3,798
Lot Size Acres: 0.0872
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Landscape Front
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Alameda
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,002
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1922
County: Alameda County
APN: 062 284901400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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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
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.34M – $1.63M
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