Better than brand new! This totally transformed 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Westbrae 2-story (on the Albany-Berkeley border) has it all -- from the Tesla roof and power wall, to the newer foundation; from the unexpectedly large level backyard to the city-view rooftop deck; from the all-new kitchen and baths to new flooring, lighting, updated systems and tech-savvy style and finishes. Walkable to everything from the Gilman district and Monterey Market to Solano Ave. shops, as well as multiple top-rated public and private schools. Loved and lived-in by a single family since 1978, this home has enjoyed several fully permitted large-scale renovations over the past 40 years, from the raising of the original bungalow and addition of a new first floor, to the addition of an actual Tesla roof (not solar panels - the shingles themselves are solar-powered). Over the past year, a full interior remodel was undertaken to create a modern floorplan and flow and bring plumbing, electrical and structural systems to 2025 standards. It's a can't-miss opportunity for anyone seeking the best of the Berkeley/Albany lifestyle! Home energy score (BESO) is 10 out of 10.
Sold for $1,700,000
$1,700,000
1207 Cornell Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706
4beds
1,578sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,719,400 Zestimate®
$1,077/sqft
$6,510 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,719,400
$1.56M - $1.89M
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Unexpectedly large level backyardModern floorplan and flowTech-savvy style and finishesCity-view rooftop deckNew flooringTesla roofAll-new kitchen
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Listed by:
Eileen Townsend DRE #02019343 510-725-7422,
Compass
Bought with:
Helene Barkin, DRE #01032351
The Agency
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41125042
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Den, Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,578
- Total interior livable area: 1,578 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,613 sqft
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 60240832
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Redwood Siding
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Double Strapped Water Heater, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Sold | $1,700,000+13.7%$1,077/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125042 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$947/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125042 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$947/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125042 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $173,594 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,216 +3.9% | $170,191 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,057 +4% | $166,854 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,900 +0.3% | $163,583 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,888 +5.8% | $160,376 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,673 +4.7% | $158,732 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,507 +7% | $155,620 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,277 | $152,569 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,277 +4.5% | $149,578 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,134 +3.3% | $146,645 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,035 | $144,443 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,035 | $141,614 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $140,974 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $138,211 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $135,500 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $134,488 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $134,808 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $132,165 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $129,574 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $127,034 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $124,543 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $122,105 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $119,867 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $117,517 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,178 | $115,213 |
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Neighborhood: 94706
Nearby schools
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- 9/10Ruth Acty ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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