About this home

Make your mark on this gorgeous 1926 Tudor/Spanish Revival in a wonderful Berkeley location, just steps from the upper Kensington shops. Step through the plank door with its decorative nail studs, a period treasure, into an entry with a coat closet and soft ceiling lighting. Beyond it, the living and dining rooms are the showstoppers, with vaulted wood-plank ceilings and hardwood floors. A sculpted fireplace with gas insert is flanked by two divided-light windows. French doors open to a charming petite balcony and frame lovely partial Bay views, as do the west-facing dining room windows. Spanish tile brings Old World warmth to the spacious kitchen, which includes a washer and dryer. A second set of French doors opens to a flagstone courtyard, perfect for outdoor dining. A split-level flight of stairs leads to a hall bathroom, two bedrooms (one with a fireplace), and a primary suite with en suite bath. Every room has its own special view, but the most captivating is the koi pond seen from the light-filled primary bedroom. A glass-pane door leads to the backyard, where you can carry your morning coffee to a stone bench overlooking the mesmerizing koi. Water-loving plants ring the pond, and morning light dances across the surface, creating a magical spot for respite and reflection. The landscaped grounds also include an ornamental olive tree, two citrus trees, climbing vines, and lush plantings. This one-of-a-kind property offers period details, a great layout, beautiful outdoor spaces, and opportunity! Bring your vision for updates and some deferred maintenance, though many improvements are already in place: a newer roof (2019), water heater (~2022), copper supply plumbing, seismic safety shutoff, 200 AMP electrical service, and no active knob and tube wiring. Home energy score is 4. This coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood is just 5 minutes from Solano Avenue shops and 10 minutes from UC Berkeley, close to parks, restaurants, and cafes, with easy commute options. Several photos have been virtually staged.

Facts and features

Schools

• Martin Luther King Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.4 mi

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• Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.8 mi

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• Berkeley High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.4 mi

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• Golestan School

  elementary · PK-5 · 0.7 mi

• Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School

  elementary · K-5 · 2.7 mi

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• Thousand Oaks Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.7 mi

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Price history

• Oct 16, 2026 · Listed$995,000
• May 24, 2002 · Sold$685,000
• May 30, 1997 · Sold$389,500
• Jan 31, 1995 · Sold$273,500

Tax history

• 2025$16,272 tax · $1,032,116 assessed
• 2024$15,485 tax · $1,011,881 assessed
• 2023$14,643 tax · $972,597 assessed
• 2022$14,394 tax · $953,526 assessed
• 2021$14,438 tax · $934,832 assessed
• 2020$13,706 tax · $925,250 assessed
• 2019$13,213 tax · $907,110 assessed
• 2018$13,001 tax · $889,328 assessed

Home value

$1,485,000

• Cotality$1,485,000
• Collateral Analytics$1,539,000
• Quantarium$1,015,509

Where it is