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1261 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

  • $705,000

    Last sold 04/03/2026

  • 1

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 665

    Sqft ($1,060/Sqft)

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About 1261 Hearst Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1923
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1,066 Sqft
Rental estimate
Property description
Welcome to 1261 Hearst Ave, a charming 1+ bedroom Craftsman bungalow located on a corner lot in prime North Berkeley. A spacious front porch offers the perfect spot for morning coffee. Inside, the sunlit living room features warm hardwood floors, crown molding, and generous windows that create a bright, airy feel. The dining area showcases a vintage hutch and sideboard with stylish pendant lighting. The updated kitchen includes marble countertops, gas range, skylight & dishwasher. There’s one spacious bedroom and a versatile bonus room that could work beautifully as an office or for guests. Stylish bathroom with new marmoleum floors and vanity + sun tube. Basement with laundry and storage! Thoughtfully designed, the home lives larger than its square footage. The lavender vine, bougainvillea, meyer lemon, Japanese maple bloom & fruit throughout the year. Located near Acme Bread, Kermit Lynch Wine, shops and restaurants on 4th St, Shattuck, & University: Peet’s Coffee, Design Within Reach, CB2, Zut! Tacubaya. Less than half a mile to North Berkeley BART, close to AC Transit and major highways. Neighborhood parks: Ohlone, Cedar Rose and Strawberry Park. Walk Score® 93 / Bike Score™ 100. Leave your car at home and enjoy all that this wonderful community has to offer! BESO Score 10.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Maria Cavallo-Merrion
Listing Office - Vanguard Properties
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#41125374 • last updated 2 months ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 21 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style One Story, 1, Craftsman
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 665
Virtual Tour N/A
Lot Size (SqFt) 1066
Lot Size (Acres) 0.03
Year Built 1923
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 1
# Full Baths 1
# Bedrooms 1
Total # of Rooms 4
Laundry In Basement
Kitchen Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace None
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Stucco, Wood Siding
Parking None
Lot Description Corner Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity No Solar
Pool None
Location
County Alameda
Subdivision North Berkeley
Directions Chestnut To Hearst
APN 572082142
Rental est.: $2,262/month
Gross rent multiplier: 26.0
  • Apr 2026
    mls logo MLS # 41125374
  • Apr 3, 2026 Sold
    $705,000 (+12.1%)
  • Mar 14, 2026 Pending
  • Feb 27, 2026 Listed
    $629,000
  • Feb 27, 2026 Listed
    $629,000 (+24.6%)
  • Aug 2014
    mls logo MLS # 422809
  • Aug 13, 2014 Sold
    $505,000
  • Jul 23, 2014 Act Cont Show
  • May 31, 2014 Listed
    $450,000 (+18.1%)
  • Aug 2014
    mls logo MLS # 40664997
  • Aug 13, 2014 Sold
    $505,000 (+12.2%)
  • Jul 30, 2014 Pending
  • Jul 23, 2014 Pending Show For Backups
  • Jul 9, 2014 Listed
    $450,000
  • Jul 2012
    mls logo MLS # 40575888
  • Jul 16, 2012 Sold
    $381,000 (+7.3%)
  • May 30, 2012 Listed
    $355,000 (+2.3%)
  • Dec 2010
    mls logo MLS # 40496208
  • Dec 16, 2010 Sold
    $347,000 (-0.6%)
  • Nov 5, 2010 Listed
    $349,000 (+58.6%)
  • Jun 2010
    mls logo MLS # 40445289
  • Jun 11, 2010 Sold
    $220,000 (-7.6%)
  • Jan 11, 2010 Listed
    $238,000
  • 1261 Hearst Ave
    $705K
  • West Berkeley
    $925K -2% y/y
  • 94702
    $995K +2% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $998K -9% y/y
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