Live in one, earn from the other, and unlock future upside in Berkeley. This well-maintained duplex in South Berkeley offers flexibility, strong income, and development potential. The front unit (Unit A) is configured as 3 beds/1 bath with rooms rented for approx. $3,050/month, while the rear unit (Unit B) lives like 4 beds/2 baths generating approx. $4,720/month, for a combined annual income of $93,240. Both units feature modern kitchens, updated baths, recessed lighting, and functional layouts ideal for owner-occupants or investors. Set on a generous lot, the backyard offers potential with preliminary plans available for ADU or additional units (buyer to verify). Conveniently located near Ashby BART, Berkeley Bowl West, parks, schools, dining, and easy commute to Oakland, San Francisco, and UC Berkeley, ideal for house hacking, multi-gen living, or long-term investment.
Sold for $1,050,000
$1,050,000
1241 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
7beds
1,986sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,550 Square Feet Lot
$1,039,200 Zestimate®
$529/sqft
$6,156 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,039,200
$946,000 - $1.14M
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Functional layoutsModern kitchensRecessed lightingUpdated bathsGenerous lot
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Listed by:
Derek Han DRE #01738860 510-847-5598,
Bhg Reliance Partners
Bought with:
Perry Chiu, DRE #01737969
Pathmark Realty Corporation
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41130693
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Dining Room, Dining Area
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Common Area
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,986
- Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,550 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 53162811
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Southwest Berkeley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $529/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,383,013
- Price range: $1.1M - $1.1M
- Date on market: 4/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Sold | $1,050,000+16.8%$529/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41130693 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $899,000$453/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000-35.7%$453/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,399,000$704/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #OC25029683 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+215.1%$704/sqft |
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| 3/17/2022 | Sold | $444,000-65.8%$224/sqft |
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| 3/10/2021 | Listing removed | $1,300,000$655/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81808451 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2020 | Price change | $1,300,000-5.8%$655/sqft |
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| 8/31/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,380,000+10.4%$695/sqft |
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| 1/17/2019 | Sold | $1,250,000+35.9%$629/sqft |
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| 1/27/2017 | Listing removed | $3,000-37.5%$2/sqft |
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| 12/14/2016 | Sold | $920,000+15.1%$463/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40761796 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2016 | Listed for sale | $799,000$402/sqft |
Source: DANIEL WINKLER & ASSOCS., INC. #40761796 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2016 | Listing removed | $799,000$402/sqft |
Source: DANIEL WINKLER & ASSOCS., INC. #40750636 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2016 | Listed for sale | $799,000+33.4%$402/sqft |
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| 10/28/2015 | Listing removed | $4,800$2/sqft |
Source: Daniel Winkler Inc. & Associates Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2015 | Listed for rent | $4,800$2/sqft |
Source: Daniel Winkler Inc. & Associates Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2015 | Listing removed | $599,000$302/sqft |
Source: Daniel Winkler & Associates #40716361 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2015 | Listed for sale | $599,000+71.1%$302/sqft |
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| 8/4/2014 | Sold | $350,000-28.6%$176/sqft |
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| 5/20/2014 | Price change | $489,950-20.9%$247/sqft |
Source: Hudson & Marshall Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $619,500+106.5%$312/sqft |
Source: Hudson & Marshall Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2013 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/15/2013 | Price change | $300,000+275%$151/sqft |
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| 8/10/2013 | Listed for sale | $80,000-79.3%$40/sqft |
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| 9/9/2010 | Sold | $386,727+3.1%$195/sqft |
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| 8/6/2002 | Sold | $375,000+424.5%$189/sqft |
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| 5/5/1998 | Sold | $71,500-4.7%$36/sqft |
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| 11/19/1996 | Sold | $75,000-52.1%$38/sqft |
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| 7/6/1995 | Sold | $156,506$79/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,383,013 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,911 -1.3% | $1,355,898 -2% |
| 2023 | $20,175 +4.4% | $1,384,118 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $19,328 -0.4% | $1,313,961 +2% |
| 2021 | $19,397 +5.2% | $1,288,200 +1% |
| 2020 | $18,431 +29.6% | $1,275,000 +33.2% |
| 2019 | $14,223 +5.3% | $957,168 +2% |
| 2018 | $13,506 | $938,400 +2% |
| 2017 | $13,506 +34.7% | $920,000 +40.5% |
| 2016 | $10,027 +40.4% | $654,836 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,140 | $645,000 +54.3% |
| 2014 | $7,140 | $418,047 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $416,160 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $408,000 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $400,000 -4.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $420,753 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $421,754 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $413,485 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $405,378 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $397,431 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $389,640 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $382,001 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $375,000 +362.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,066 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,995 | $79,476 |
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Neighborhood: Southwest Berkeley
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