Set in Berkeley’s beloved Poets Corner, this immaculate Scandinavian-inspired modern home is a rare convergence of extraordinary design, effortless livability, and one of the city’s most cherished neighborhoods. From the moment you enter, the home feels expansive, calm, and beautifully considered. Soaring 11-foot ceilings and abundant natural light give the approximately 1,412-square-foot interior a remarkable sense of volume, while warm wood tones, clean architectural lines, and thoughtfully selected finishes create an atmosphere that is both striking and deeply inviting. At the heart of the home is a beautifully designed kitchen featuring custom wood cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, open shelving, sculptural lighting, and a dramatic Heath tiled backsplash. The adjoining living and dining spaces unfold toward an expansive glass door, dissolving the boundary between indoors and out and creating the kind of seamless connection to the garden that defines the very best of California living. The floor plan delivers everything buyers hope to find: three bedrooms, two beautifully finished baths, generous open living space, and a serene primary suite. Beyond the main house, a detached studio offers the ideal setting for a home office, creative space, gym, or quiet retreat. Every inch feels intentional. Every finish feels cohesive. And everything—from the modern heat-pump system to the exceptional indoor-outdoor flow—has been designed to make daily life feel simpler, more comfortable, and considerably more beautiful. All of this just moments from Strawberry Creek Park, neighborhood cafés, markets, and community destinations that make this pocket of Berkeley so special. Immaculate, efficient, and unlike anything else on the Berkeley market—this is the rare home that truly checks every box, then adds a few you didn’t know you needed. HES 10.
For sale
$1,195,000
1236 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
3beds
1,412sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$846/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant natural lightWarm wood tonesClean architectural linesTwo beautifully finished bathsThoughtfully selected finishesSerene primary suiteGenerous open living space
- 9 days |
- 4,669 |
- 524 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gretchen Roethle DRE #01945375 415-599-6200,
Salt & Pine Real Estate,
Shannon Mitchell DRE #01957821 415-359-3820,
Salt & Pine Real Estate
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41144004
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Filter System, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen, Smart Home
- Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,412
- Total interior livable area: 1,412 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, None, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5619884
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: DSL/Modem Line
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Metal Siding
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Insulation, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Appliances, Thermostat, Water Heater
- Water conservation: Low Flow Toilet
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: $846/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $721,666
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Listing terms: CalHFA,Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,736/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+165.6%$846/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41144004 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2010 | Sold | $450,000$319/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2010 | Pending sale | $450,000$319/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International, Inc. #40492337 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $450,000+10.6%$319/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International, Inc. #40492337 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2003 | Sold | $407,000+1.8%$288/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #11177457 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2002 | Sold | $400,000+21.2%$283/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2000 | Sold | $330,000$234/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $721,666 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,826 +2.1% | $707,521 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,602 +8.3% | $693,651 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $9,785 +6.3% | $628,253 +10.6% |
| 2021 | $9,207 +9.1% | $568,101 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $8,442 +13.1% | $527,143 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,462 +5.6% | $516,811 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,067 | $506,681 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,067 +3% | $496,750 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,863 +1.9% | $487,011 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,738 | $479,700 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,738 | $470,303 +14.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $410,000 -6.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $440,000 -2.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $450,000 +5.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $426,000 -6.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $457,744 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $448,770 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $439,970 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $431,346 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $422,888 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $414,599 +3.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $399,900 +16.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $343,332 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,683 | $336,600 |
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Neighborhood: Poet's Corner
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Oxford Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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