Welcome to 1204 Neilson St, a 2 plus bedroom, 1 plus bath, Berkeley bungalow, that surprises and delights, and epitomizes charming. Traditional on the exterior as well as on the main level, yet the upper level is loft-like, rustic and expansive. The feeling of being in a beach cottage is evident throughout. The home invites you to sit back and relax. It is warm, cozy and cool. The main level features a spacious living room with hardwood floors, and a large front window, a charming eat-in kitchen with tile and butcher-block countertops and a wood beamed ceiling, a sun-filled bedroom with a huge closet, a full bath and a laundry area. The upper level has a soaring wood beamed ceiling, a large primary bedroom with a private balcony and en suite half bath, and an office with a built-in desk and shelving. The office could serve as a nursery, a hobby room or more. The magical, lush backyard and large platform deck are an outdoor oasis and the sweet backyard building* is the perfect spot to practice yoga, paint, write a book, work from home, or whatever your heart desires. The block is coveted by the owners and all its residents and the location is a dream. One block away are a plethora of wonderful restaurants and shops, including Berkeley Natural Grocery, Adega Azul, Headlands Biergaten, Berkeley Bagel, Coffee Conscious, Kiku Sushi, Praaw Thai and more. A new Spanish Tapas restaurant, Meso’n, is scheduled to open soon in the neighborhood, as well. Other nearby amenities include The Ohlone Greenway, North Berkeley BART, Terrace Park and The Gilman District. BESO score of 6.
For sale
$869,000
1204 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94706
2beds
990sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$1,233,700 Zestimate®
$878/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
En suite half bathLarge platform deckMagical lush backyardLaundry areaLarge front window
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- 607 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sheril Madden DRE #01228854 510-501-1317,
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41145990
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 990
- Total interior livable area: 990 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Parking on Site, No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 60241244
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete, Earthquake Braced
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer in Street
- Water: Public, Irrigation Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $878/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $898,907
- Annual tax amount: $13,356
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,233,700
$1.11M - $1.37M
$4,386/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $869,000+19%$878/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41145990 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2013 | Sold | $730,000+26.1%$737/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40616842 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2013 | Listed for sale | $579,000+12.6%$585/sqft |
Source: www.gimmeshelter-sf.com Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2004 | Sold | $514,000+37.1%$519/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2001 | Sold | $375,000+6.7%$379/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/1999 | Sold | $351,500$355/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,356 +7.6% | $898,907 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,418 +2% | $881,284 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,172 +1.6% | $864,005 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,985 -0.4% | $847,070 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,032 +4.9% | $830,461 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,475 +3.2% | $821,950 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,118 +5.2% | $805,838 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,572 | $790,041 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,572 +2.7% | $774,551 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,294 +1.7% | $759,367 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,119 | $747,964 +2% |
| 2014 | $10,119 | $733,313 +38.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $530,000 +8.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $487,000 -5.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $514,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $514,000 +3.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $496,000 -9.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $545,456 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $534,764 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $524,280 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $514,000 +29.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $397,433 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $390,150 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $382,500 +6.7% |
| 2001 | $4,921 | $358,530 |
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ruth Acty ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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