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 2 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 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. BESO score of 5. 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
For sale
$995,000
98 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708
2beds
1,470sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$1,289,400 Zestimate®
$677/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached two-car garageExpansive workshopCoveted two-car drivewayRare useable lotLarge gently terraced backyardLarge bonus third bedroomGenerous laundry room
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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
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41138070
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- 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: $677/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102,974
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,289,400
$1.12M - $1.47M
$6,001/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000$677/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cragmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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