You’ve found your dream home in Berkeley's vibrant Westbrae neighborhood! This charming two bedroom + one bathroom bungalow has been lovingly maintained by the same family for almost 45 years. Step inside to discover a spacious and inviting living area adorned with gleaming hardwood floors, formal dining room, and a large eat-in kitchen plus a convenient laundry room. But that's not all! A large deck leads to a spacious backyard and storage shed. Need extra space for work or play? The garage turned flex space, complete with a skylight, offers endless possibilities—a home office, yoga studio, or creative retreat—the choice is yours! Parking? No problem! A long driveway provides plenty of space for multiple vehicles, adding to the convenience of this amazing location. The enviable location puts you a few blocks from Whole Foods and just moments away from Fourth Street or Solano Ave’s bustling shopping, dining, and entertainment districts. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an active urban lifestyle, this home offers the best of both worlds. Don't miss your chance to make this Berkeley beauty yours!
Sold for $1,108,000
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$1,108,000
1239 Talbot Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706
2beds
1,028sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$1,293,500 Zestimate®
$1,078/sqft
$4,857 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,293,500
$1.18M - $1.42M
$4,857/mo
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Multiple vehiclesSpacious backyardCreative retreatFlex spaceHome officeEntertainment districtsWhole foods
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Listed by:
Sarah Marcus DRE #01967832 510-915-6705,
Redfin
Bought with:
April Howell Young, DRE #02057017
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41056458
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Storage
- Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,028
- Total interior livable area: 1,028 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Converted Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 60240918
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,078/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,130,160
- Annual tax amount: $16,507
- Date on market: 4/17/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2024 | Sold | $1,108,000+12.6%$1,078/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41056458 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Pending sale | $984,000$957/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41056458 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $984,000$957/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41056458 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,507 +343.3% | $1,130,160 +680.6% |
| 2024 | $3,723 -2.8% | $144,776 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,830 -18.5% | $141,938 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,699 +16.6% | $139,155 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,029 +6.9% | $136,426 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,768 +6% | $135,028 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,556 +7.5% | $132,380 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,308 | $129,786 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,308 +5.5% | $127,240 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,136 +10.5% | $124,747 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,839 | $122,873 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,839 | $120,466 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $119,923 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $117,571 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $115,267 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $114,405 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $114,677 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $112,428 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $110,224 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $108,063 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $105,945 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $103,868 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $101,965 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $99,966 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,105 | $98,006 |
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Neighborhood: 94706
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- 9/10Ruth Acty ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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