This cozy and convenient home is tucked into the close knit McGee’s farm neighborhood of Central Berkeley; convenient to transportation, schools, entertainment and shopping – including the Saturday farmer’s market. Your own special retreat in the city. The front porch is wreathed in wisteria intertwined with roses – a perfect place to relax and chat with your neighbors and passersby. It is the perfect mix of vintage details and today's conveniences. Configured for easy living and entertaining both inside and out it has generous public spaces. Venture out into the lush back yard and across the path to the sauna for private spa experience. There is good storage in the attic and basement. For the electric vehicle owner - there is deeded ev parking on the green strip. Welcome home to the best kept secret in Berkeley – McGee’s Farm.
Sold for $1,190,000
$1,190,000
1717 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94703
2beds
952sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,157,500 Zestimate®
$1,250/sqft
$3,803 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,157,500
$1.08M - $1.25M
$3,803/mo
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Listed by:
Mischa Lorraine DRE #01858312 510-331-3617,
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
Bought with:
Romney O'Connell, DRE #01468613
Berkeley Hills Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41034550
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 952
- Total interior livable area: 952 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Garden
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,613 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 56201016
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Capped Brick
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2023 | Sold | $1,190,000+32.4%$1,250/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41034550 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Pending sale | $899,000$944/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41034550 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $899,000$944/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41034550 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,213,800 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,755 +275.6% | $1,190,000 +498.3% |
| 2023 | $4,461 +4.1% | $198,904 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,285 +0.3% | $195,004 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,272 +6.8% | $191,180 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,002 +5.6% | $189,220 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,791 +6.8% | $185,511 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,550 | $181,873 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,550 +4.8% | $178,308 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,389 +3% | $174,812 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,289 | $172,186 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,289 | $168,815 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $168,052 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $164,757 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $161,528 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $160,322 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $160,703 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $157,552 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $154,463 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $151,435 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $148,467 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $145,555 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $142,888 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $140,087 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,246 | $137,340 |
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Neighborhood: Central Berkeley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- California
- Alameda County
- Berkeley
- 94703
- Central Berkeley
- 1717 Allston Way
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