839 Neilson St is a 1,122 square foot house on a 3,900 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,231,259.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
3,900 sq ftLot Size
$1,097Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,231,259
$33K since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 0.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,191 (+17.2%)
$47,265 + $22,757
$70,022
2024
$4,428 (+5.5%)
$46,338 + $22,311
$68,649
2023
$4,197 (+6.2%)
$45,430 + $21,873
$67,303
2022
$3,952 (+0.7%)
$43,666 + $21,024
$64,690
2021
$3,925 (+7.0%)
$43,666 + $21,024
$64,690
2020
$3,668 (+6.3%)
$42,810 + $20,612
$63,422
2019
$3,450 (+3.3%)
$42,371 + $20,401
$62,772
2018
$3,341 (+4.7%)
$41,540 + $20,001
$61,541
2017
$3,192 (+6.1%)
$39,927 + $19,224
$59,151
2016
$3,008 (+2.3%)
$39,927 + $19,224
$59,151
2015
$2,941 (+2.4%)
$39,144 + $18,847
$57,991
2014
$2,871 (+7.3%)
$37,801 + $18,200
$56,001
2013
$2,675 (+3.2%)
$37,801 + $18,200
$56,001
2012
$2,591 (+4.0%)
$37,631 + $18,118
$55,749
2011
$2,492 (+0.3%)
$36,893 + $17,763
$54,656
2010
$2,484 (+1.5%)
$36,169 + $17,415
$53,584
2009
$2,447 (+12.1%)
$35,899 + $17,284
$53,183
2008
$2,184
$35,985 + $17,326
$53,311
Tax history for 839 Neilson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,191 (+17.2%)
$47,265 + $22,757
$70,022
2024
$4,428 (+5.5%)
$46,338 + $22,311
$68,649
2023
$4,197 (+6.2%)
$45,430 + $21,873
$67,303
2022
$3,952 (+0.7%)
$43,666 + $21,024
$64,690
2021
$3,925 (+7.0%)
$43,666 + $21,024
$64,690
2020
$3,668 (+6.3%)
$42,810 + $20,612
$63,422
2019
$3,450 (+3.3%)
$42,371 + $20,401
$62,772
2018
$3,341 (+4.7%)
$41,540 + $20,001
$61,541
2017
$3,192 (+6.1%)
$39,927 + $19,224
$59,151
2016
$3,008 (+2.3%)
$39,927 + $19,224
$59,151
2015
$2,941 (+2.4%)
$39,144 + $18,847
$57,991
2014
$2,871 (+7.3%)
$37,801 + $18,200
$56,001
2013
$2,675 (+3.2%)
$37,801 + $18,200
$56,001
2012
$2,591 (+4.0%)
$37,631 + $18,118
$55,749
2011
$2,492 (+0.3%)
$36,893 + $17,763
$54,656
2010
$2,484 (+1.5%)
$36,169 + $17,415
$53,584
2009
$2,447 (+12.1%)
$35,899 + $17,284
$53,183
2008
$2,184
$35,985 + $17,326
$53,311
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOLANO AVE TERRACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,122
Building Sq. Ft: 1,122
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,900
Legal Lot Number: 38
Legal Block Number: 5
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0895
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,122
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Alameda County
APN: 062 287002700
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 • 1.8mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% 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
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94707
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
61
47
63
48
70
51
67
50
70
53
69
54
70
57
73
57
73
60
74
56
64
50
60
47
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
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.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.17M – $1.42M
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $12,313 in fees.3 minutes to get started.