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Sold for $720,000
  • $720,000

    1261 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

    1beds
    665sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    1,306.8 Square Feet Lot
    $727,500 Zestimate®
    $1,083/sqft
    $2,510 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $727,500

    $662,000 - $800,000

    $2,510/mo

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    What's special

    Vintage hutch and sideboardStylish bathroomCorner lotSpacious front porchNew marmoleum floorsMarble countertopsStylish pendant lighting
    Welcome to 1261 Hearst Ave, a charming 1+ bedroom Craftsman bungalow located on a corner lot in prime North Berkeley. A spacious front porch offers the perfect spot for morning coffee. Inside, the sunlit living room features warm hardwood floors, crown molding, and generous windows that create a bright, airy feel. The dining area showcases a vintage hutch and sideboard with stylish pendant lighting. The updated kitchen includes marble countertops, gas range, skylight & dishwasher. There’s one spacious bedroom and a versatile bonus room that could work beautifully as an office or for guests. Stylish bathroom with new marmoleum floors and vanity + sun tube. Basement with laundry and storage! Thoughtfully designed, the home lives larger than its square footage. The lavender vine, bougainvillea, meyer lemon, Japanese maple bloom & fruit throughout the year. Located near Acme Bread, Kermit Lynch Wine, shops and restaurants on 4th St, Shattuck, & University: Peet’s Coffee, Design Within Reach, CB2, Zut! Tacubaya. Less than half a mile to North Berkeley BART, close to AC Transit and major highways. Neighborhood parks: Ohlone, Cedar Rose and Strawberry Park. Walk Score® 93 / Bike Score™ 100. Leave your car at home and enjoy all that this wonderful community has to offer! BESO Score 10.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Maria Cavallo-Merrion DRE #01493849 510-919-8841,

    Vanguard Properties,

    Corey Weinstein DRE #01362059 510-708-0789,

    Vanguard Properties

    Bought with:

    Dean Thomas, DRE #02233367

    Bridges 8 Real Property Sales & Management Inc

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41125374MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Kitchen
    • Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Pantry, Updated Kitchen
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partial
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 665
    • Total interior livable area: 665 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: One Story
    • Stories: 1
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 1,306 sqft
    • Features: Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 572082142
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco, Wood Siding
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1923

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/3/2026Sold$720,000+14.5%$1,083/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125374 Report a problem
    3/14/2026Pending sale$629,000$946/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125374 Report a problem
    2/27/2026Listed for sale$629,000+24.6%$946/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125374 Report a problem
    8/13/2014Sold$505,000+12.2%$759/sqft
    Source: SFAR #422809 Report a problem
    6/21/2014Listed for sale$450,000+18.1%$677/sqft
    Source: Vflyer Homes Report a problem
    7/16/2012Sold$381,000+7.3%$573/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/31/2012Listed for sale$355,000+2.3%$534/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Berkeley #40575888 Report a problem
    12/15/2010Sold$347,000-0.6%$522/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/12/2010Listed for sale$349,000+58.6%$525/sqft
    Source: Vflyer #40496208 Report a problem
    6/7/2010Sold$220,000$331/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $606,913 +2%
    2024$8,803 +2.1%$595,015 +2%
    2023$8,623 +1.7%$583,350 +2%
    2022$8,478 -0.3%$571,911 +2%
    2021$8,501 +5.1%$560,701 +1%
    2020$8,086 +3.5%$554,954 +2%
    2019$7,809 +5.4%$544,076 +2%
    2018$7,406 $533,410 +2%
    2017$7,406 +3%$522,951 +2%
    2016$7,191 +1.3%$512,700 +1.5%
    2015$7,099 +25.4%$505,000 +31.9%
    2014$5,661 $382,728 +0.5%
    2013-- $381,000 +10.4%
    2012-- $345,000 -0.6%
    2011-- $347,000 +84.6%
    2010-- $187,955 -0.2%
    2009-- $188,402 +2%
    2008-- $184,708 +2%
    2007-- $181,088 +2%
    2006-- $177,537 +2%
    2005-- $174,056 +2%
    2004-- $170,645 +1.9%
    2003-- $167,518 +2%
    2002-- $164,233 +2%
    2001$2,676 $161,013

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    Neighborhood: North Berkeley

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