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Sold for $1,220,000
  • $1,220,000

    98 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708

    3beds
    1,470sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1936
    5,662 Square Feet Lot
    $1,220,200 Zestimate®
    $830/sqft
    $6,226 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,220,200

    $1.11M - $1.34M

    $6,226/mo

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    What's special

    Attached two-car garageCoveted two-car drivewayRare useable lotLarge gently terraced backyardLarge bonus third bedroomGenerous laundry room
    A once-in-a-generation opportunity has arrived in the North Berkeley Hills. Offered for the first time since it was built nearly 90 years ago, this beloved 1936 single-family home has been cherished by one family for its entire life — and now awaits its next fortunate steward. Set on a rare useable lot, the property features a coveted two-car driveway and attached two-car garage — an extraordinary find in the hills — along with a large, gently terraced backyard that invites gardening, entertaining, or simply soaking in the surroundings. Step directly onto the adjacent Berkeley Hills walking path and find yourself immersed in nature within seconds of your own back door. The official 1,470 square feet* across 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms only tells part of the story. Below the main level, a large bonus third bedroom, a generous laundry room, and an even more expansive workshop (almost 1200 SF) offer space and flexibility that most hillside homes can only dream of — none of it counted in the official square footage. Whether you envision a home studio, hobby space, or room for extended family, the possibilities are exceptional.** A low pest report offers buyers added confidence and peace of mind, while sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay serve as a daily reminder—morning and evening—of why so many people fall in love with this neighborhood. Home Energy Score of 5. Bed/ bath count do not match county records* Easy access to Tilden Regional Park, UC Berkeley, and the shops and restaurants of North Berkeley make this a rare hillside retreat that stays connected to everything the East Bay has to offer. Homes like this — with this history, this lot, and these features — simply do not come along twice. *Buyer to investigate

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Eric Gellerman DRE #02198966 510-501-2516,

    Red Oak Realty,

    Ann Arriola Plant DRE #00613099 510-381-2101,

    Red Oak Realty

    Bought with:

    Emma Dolgin, DRE #02113494

    The GRUBB Company

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41138070MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Utility Room, Workshop
    Kitchen
    • Features: Double Oven, Electric Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Central
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning
    Appliances
    • Included: Double Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Inside
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Wood
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Decorative, See Remarks
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,470
    • Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Covered, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Enclosed, Private, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two Story
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Back, Terraced Down, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance, See Remarks
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 5,662 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private
    Details
    • Parcel number: 6024859
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: See Remarks

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional,None
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1936

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $830/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $102,974
    • Date on market: 6/11/2026
    • Listing terms: Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/13/2026Sold$1,220,000+22.6%$830/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41138070 Report a problem
    6/28/2026Pending sale$995,000$677/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41138070 Report a problem
    6/12/2026Listed for sale$995,000$677/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41138070 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $102,974 +2%
    2024$5,818 +3.8%$100,955 +2%
    2023$5,606 +0.5%$98,976 +2%
    2022$5,579 +0.8%$97,036 +2%
    2021$5,535 +8.4%$95,132 +1%
    2020$5,104 +7.8%$94,158 +2%
    2019$4,735 +7.8%$92,312 +2%
    2018$4,391 $90,502 +2%
    2017$4,391 +7.1%$88,727 +2%
    2016$4,100 +6.4%$86,988 +1.5%
    2015$3,854 $85,681 +2%
    2014$3,854 $84,003 +0.5%
    2013-- $83,624 +2%
    2012-- $81,984 +2%
    2011-- $80,377 +0.8%
    2010-- $79,776 -0.2%
    2009-- $79,965 +2%
    2008-- $78,397 +2%
    2007-- $76,861 +2%
    2006-- $75,353 +2%
    2005-- $73,876 +2%
    2004-- $72,429 +1.9%
    2003-- $71,102 +2%
    2002-- $69,707 +2%
    2001$2,239 $68,340
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills

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