$1,250,000 transparency pricing-Sellers bought for $1,300,000 & have since replaced roof, doors, most windows, upgraded lighting & kitchen appliances! What a great opportunity! This charming mid-century modern home is 1,152 sq ft & offers contemporary comforts set in the idyllic nature of the coveted Berkeley Hills. 2 bedroom (plus bonus room) home boasts full bathroom w/ laundry, chic living & dining room overlooking the Bay, updated eat-in kitchen, beautiful back patio area w/ AMAZING Bay views & backyard pathways offering multiple entertaining areas. As you walk through the lush & green enclosed front patio into the home, you will be delighted by the exposed wood vaulted ceilings & grand windows allowing natural light to fill the living & dining room. A wall of windows overlooks the Bay, boasting stunning views year-round. The decorative brick fireplace adds modern elements to the space. The well-planned kitchen comes w/ gorgeous quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, gas range & plenty of cabinet & storage space. All three bedroom are inviting and roomy w/ a lot of closet space & impressive windows filling the rooms w/ natural light. The full bathroom comes complete with generous counter tops, updated vanity, shower over tub & all-in-one washer & ventless dryer.
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$1,250,000
256 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708
2beds
1,152sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$1,221,800 Zestimate®
$1,085/sqft
$3,935 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,221,800
$1.10M - $1.36M
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Listed by:
Patrice Sandstrom DRE #01732310 925-639-8646,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Elena Rossi
Compass
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41101396
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Retreat, Main Entry
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Stone
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Lighting, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Coverings, Skylight(s), Weather Stripping, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Panoramic, Water, City, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 60248482
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation, Other, Appliances, Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: North Berkeley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,085/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,326,000
- Date on market: 6/13/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2025 | Sold | $1,250,000+25.6%$1,085/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41101396 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Pending sale | $995,000-20.4%$864/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41101396 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listing removed | $1,250,000$1,085/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41088306 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2025 | Price change | $1,250,000+25%$1,085/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41088306 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000-23.1%$868/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41088306 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2024 | Sold | $1,300,000+40.5%$1,128/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41048812 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2024 | Pending sale | $925,000$803/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41048812 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $925,000+13.5%$803/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41048812 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2014 | Sold | $815,000+16.6%$707/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $699,000$607/sqft |
Source: Security Pacific Real Estate #40679446 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,326,000 +38.1% |
| 2024 | $14,709 +3.7% | $960,273 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,183 +2% | $941,447 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,899 -0.4% | $922,987 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,950 +4.8% | $904,894 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,313 +3.2% | $895,618 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,900 +5.3% | $878,064 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,252 | $860,851 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,252 +2.8% | $843,972 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,918 +22.2% | $827,428 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,751 | $815,000 +26.8% |
| 2014 | $9,751 | $642,893 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $639,990 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $627,443 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $615,143 +9.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $563,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $563,000 -6.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $600,000 +864.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $62,220 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $61,001 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $59,805 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $58,633 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,558 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $56,430 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,478 | $55,323 |
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Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cragmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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