Nestled in the Berkeley Hills, this beautifully updated home at 961 Arlington Avenue offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and scenic charm. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a versatile bonus room, the layout provides flexibility for a home office or guest space. The home is filled with great natural light, enhancing the warmth of the freshly refinished hardwood floors and new interior paint throughout. Large windows frame lovely views of the Bay, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Additional highlights include abundant storage, including a generous area beneath the house—ideal for keeping everything organized. Step outside to a cozy backyard retreat complete with a deck and lush greenery, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located in Berkeley, this home combines hillside tranquility with easy access to the vibrant amenities, dining, and culture the area is known for. Property has achieved a 10/10 score under the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance.
Sold for $1,800,000
$1,800,000
961 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
3beds
1,710sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,053/sqft
$5,751 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Vincent Ergas DRE #02005745 650-533-5571,
Compass,
Jennifer Siem-Oldham DRE #01325650 408-835-4119,
Compass
Bought with:
Pei Chun Chang, DRE #01996509
Redfin
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41132368
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,710
- Total interior livable area: 1,710 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 61257830
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Berkeley Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,053/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $529,291
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $1,800,000+28.8%$1,053/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Pending sale | $1,398,000$818/sqft |
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| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,398,000+330.2%$818/sqft |
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| 6/6/1997 | Sold | $325,000$190/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $529,291 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,552 +2.4% | $518,914 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,306 +2.5% | $508,741 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,059 +0.2% | $498,767 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,043 +7.6% | $488,987 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,336 +6.2% | $483,976 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,788 +6% | $474,490 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,289 | $465,188 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,289 +4.9% | $456,068 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,904 +2.9% | $447,127 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,680 | $440,413 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,680 | $431,787 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $429,837 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $421,410 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $413,148 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $410,061 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $411,037 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $402,980 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $395,078 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $387,334 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $379,742 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $372,297 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $365,476 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $358,309 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,624 | $351,283 |
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Neighborhood: 94707
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- 9/10Thousand Oaks Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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