858 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA
2 bd · 1 ba · 879 sqft Single Family listed at $899,000, built in 1924 in the Thousand Oaks neighborhood.
About this home
Charming Berkeley bungalow in an unbeatable location just moments from Solano Avenue. This sweet home features beautiful hardwood floors, great natural flow, and a warm, welcoming feel throughout. The living and dining areas blend seamlessly, creating an open and comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. Two well-positioned bedrooms are connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, offering both functionality and character. The kitchen has a classic Wedgewood stove and an adjoining laundry room, along with an adjacent bonus office space ideal for working from home or creative use. Step outside to a lovely back deck overlooking a cozy backyard with a brick patio, perfect for relaxing or hosting. The detached rear cottage (an extra 259 sq ft) adds flexibility with French doors opening to the yard, plus a sink and toilet, making it a great space for guests, a studio, or additional workspace. With its cheerful personality and abundance of sunshine throughout, this home's availability is a special opportunity in a highly sought-after neighborhood. BESO score: 7
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Property details
- Price
- $899,000
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Interior
- 879 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $1023
- Year built
- 1924
- Lot size
- 3,500 sqft
- Type
- Single Family
- Days on market
- 28
- Est. property tax
- $6,743/yr · $562/mo · 0.75% CA avg
- Last sold
- $455,000 · Aug 2012
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Location
This home is located in Berkeley, CA, in the East Bay area. Browse more Berkeley listings on the Berkeley market page or explore the full Berkeley market report.
About Berkeley: Berkeley is a city on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California, United States. It is named after the 18th-century Anglo-Irish bishop and philosopher George Berkeley. It borders the cities of Oakland and Emeryville to the south and the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington to the north. Its eastern border with Contra Costa County generally follows the ridge of the Berkeley Hills. The 2020 census recorded a population of 124,321. (source: Wikipedia)
Climate: Average year-round temperature is 58°F with 288 dry days per year and 23.1 inches of annual rainfall.
Home Intelligence
Neighborhood (zip 94707)
This neighborhood skews older (median age 53.7) and is predominantly owner-occupied (86%). 31% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $186,579.
- Median income
- $186,579
- Median age
- 53.7
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30.9%
- Census median home value
- $1,555,600
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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