OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2017 for $800K

$1,100,218

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,338/mo

•

820

sq ft

856 Jones St, Berkeley, CA 94710

About this home

Light-filled, sunny cottage in northwest Berkeley’s historic Ocean View district. Front porch entwined with wisteria, updated kitchen with granite countertops, skylight, pull-down stairs for attic access, hardwood floors. Tranquil, private back yard with Old Garden & antique roses, flowers, and fruit trees including fig, apricot, peach and lemon. Close to 4th St. shops & restaurants, coffee, the Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, BART, buses, and freeway access . Open Sun. 9/17 and 9/24, 2-4:30.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,342Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Sue Arendt •DRE #01336319 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Heather Webster •DRE #01869668 • Compass

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40796826

Redfin Estimate

$1,100,218

$300K since sold in October 2017$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 2.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,075,946
A
2 beds1 bath732 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,011,500
B
2 beds1 bath1,059 sq ft
1211 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$725,000
C
2 beds1 bath933 sq ft
1129 Marin Ave, Albany, CA 94706
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,220,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,162 sq ft
946 Jackson St, Albany, CA 94706
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,200,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,123 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,200,000
F
2 beds1 bath967 sq ft
1175 Camelia St, Berkeley, CA 94702

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Market trends in 94710, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

115.9%

+2.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$33K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

15 days MoM

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Sale history for 856 Jones St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40796826

Oct 20, 2017

Sold

$800,000

$976/sq ft

Sep 26, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 13, 2017

Listed

$679,000

$828/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40442706

Apr 9, 2010

Sold

$390,000

$476/sq ft

Mar 17, 2010

Pending

—

Mar 12, 2010

Price Changed

$395,000

$482/sq ft

Mar 12, 2010

Relisted

—

Jan 19, 2010

Pending

—

Jan 12, 2010

Price Changed

$389,500

$475/sq ft

Dec 18, 2009

Listed

$419,950

$512/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80957360

Apr 9, 2010

Sold

$390,000

$476/sq ft

Mar 17, 2010

Pending

—

Mar 11, 2010

Price Changed

$395,000

$482/sq ft

Mar 11, 2010

Relisted

—

Jan 17, 2010

Pending

—

Jan 12, 2010

Price Changed

$389,500

$475/sq ft

Dec 16, 2009

Listed

$419,950

$512/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 13, 1987

Sold

$119,000

$145/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1978

Sold

$38,000

$46/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,308 (+7.2%)

$278,534 + $649,913

$928,447

2024

$12,414 (+2.0%)

$273,074 + $637,173

$910,247

2023

$12,171 (+1.5%)

$267,720 + $624,680

$892,400

2022

$11,989 (−0.4%)

$257,325 + $600,426

$857,751

2021

$12,038 (+4.7%)

$257,325 + $600,426

$857,751

2020

$11,496 (+3.1%)

$252,280 + $588,655

$840,935

2019

$11,154 (+1.5%)

$249,696 + $582,624

$832,320

2018

$10,989 (+73.2%)

$244,800 + $571,200

$816,000

2017

$6,346 (+3.2%)

$130,125 + $303,625

$433,750

2016

$6,150 (+1.3%)

$130,125 + $303,625

$433,750

2015

$6,070 (+0.6%)

$127,574 + $297,673

$425,247

2014

$6,031 (−0.9%)

$123,198 + $287,463

$410,661

2013

$6,089 (+3.8%)

$123,198 + $287,463

$410,661

2012

$5,865 (+2.3%)

$122,642 + $286,166

$408,808

2011

$5,732 (+58.0%)

$120,238 + $280,556

$400,794

2010

$3,628 (+5.8%)

$117,881 + $275,055

$392,936

2009

$3,430 (+7.1%)

$150,000 + $70,000

$220,000

2008

$3,204

$69,860 + $106,574

$176,434

Tax history for 856 Jones St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,308 (+7.2%)

$278,534 + $649,913

$928,447

2024

$12,414 (+2.0%)

$273,074 + $637,173

$910,247

2023

$12,171 (+1.5%)

$267,720 + $624,680

$892,400

2022

$11,989 (−0.4%)

$257,325 + $600,426

$857,751

2021

$12,038 (+4.7%)

$257,325 + $600,426

$857,751

2020

$11,496 (+3.1%)

$252,280 + $588,655

$840,935

2019

$11,154 (+1.5%)

$249,696 + $582,624

$832,320

2018

$10,989 (+73.2%)

$244,800 + $571,200

$816,000

2017

$6,346 (+3.2%)

$130,125 + $303,625

$433,750

2016

$6,150 (+1.3%)

$130,125 + $303,625

$433,750

2015

$6,070 (+0.6%)

$127,574 + $297,673

$425,247

2014

$6,031 (−0.9%)

$123,198 + $287,463

$410,661

2013

$6,089 (+3.8%)

$123,198 + $287,463

$410,661

2012

$5,865 (+2.3%)

$122,642 + $286,166

$408,808

2011

$5,732 (+58.0%)

$120,238 + $280,556

$400,794

2010

$3,628 (+5.8%)

$117,881 + $275,055

$392,936

2009

$3,430 (+7.1%)

$150,000 + $70,000

$220,000

2008

$3,204

$69,860 + $106,574

$176,434

*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

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,000

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

820

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

059 231400200

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Apr 12, 2026.

R-1A

Limited Two-Family Residential District

The purpose of the Limited Two-Family Residential district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of low medium-density residential areas characterized by reasonable open and spacious type of development consistent with the General Plan; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; Allow flexibility in the use of property for residential purposes by permitting two dwelling units on one lot under limited conditions; and Appropriately regulate the rear and side setback areas for the construction of a dwelling unit in areas west of San Pablo Avenue.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub

Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Skylight(s)
Rooms Total: 4
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 779

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Front
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 779
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1949

Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 4000
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Regular

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 820
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 231400200
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Martin Luther King Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 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

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Historical weather

Berkeley, CA • 94710

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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.

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5 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.05M – $1.27M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
860 Jones Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$877,103
871 Jones Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 942 Sq. Ft.	$975,684

Address	Redfin Estimate
812 Jones Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1588 Sq. Ft.	$1,417,658
861 Jones Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1188 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,513

Address	Redfin Estimate
891 Jones Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 902 Sq. Ft.	$1,521,380
881 Jones Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$1,121,609

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