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$998,000
● House - In Contract

189 Fairlawn Dr

Berkeley, CA 94708
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,576 Ft²
$4,901
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Sunshine, space, and a playground practically in your front yard-189 Fairlawn has all the ingredients for a pretty great Berkeley life. Just steps from Terrace View Playground, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,589 square feet* of bright, inviting living space filled with natural light. The updated kitchen and remodeled bathrooms bring a fresh, modern feel, while a large deck off the rear bedroom creates a wonderful spot to step outside and enjoy a sunny Berkeley afternoon. A separate patio and fresh new landscaping (2026) complete the outdoor setting. Downstairs is a true Berkeley rarity: an enormous 739-square-foot garage offering exceptional space for bikes, storage, a workshop, hobbies, a home gym, or whatever else life brings.** The home has also been upgraded with a brand-new 200-amp electrical service, ready for modern living. With four bedrooms, wonderful natural light, generous outdoor space, incredible bonus space**, and Terrace View Playground practically at your doorstep, 189 Fairlawn is a warm, welcoming home with room to live, play, and grow.  Home Energy Score of 5.  *Per public record. **Buyer to verify use of space. Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information nor that these spaces are or may be made into legally habitable spaces. Buyer must conduct their own investigation with the city and appropriate professionals and rely solely on that investigation.
Unit Size
1,576 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.11 acres
Price per sqft
$633
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1959

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Last updated: 2 days ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41150512)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 24, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Oct 7, 2026 Listed by Red Oak Realty $998,000
Listed by Red Oak Realty

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Workshop
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Flooring Type: Wood
Fireplace Features: None
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 1576
Architectural Style: Contemporary, Modern
Year Built: 1959
Levels: Three Or More
Other Structures: Storage
Construction Materials: Concrete, See Remarks, Wood Siding
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sloped Up, SprinklersOnSide, Yard
Lot Size Area: 4830
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1109
Lot Size Square Feet: 4830
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: None

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1959
  • Effective Year Built: 1960
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 25
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,830
  • Total Building Area: 1,576
  • Building Area: 1,576
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,576
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BERKELEY VIEW TERRACE
  • Land Acres: 0000000111
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00041 BLK: AR: 0060 PAGE: 2487

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 421600

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2-D4
  • Parcel: 60-2487-41
  • Lot: 409
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.885
  • Longitude: -122.25

    Address

  • Full Address: 189 Fairlawn Dr
  • Address - House Number: 189
  • Address - Street Name: Fairlawn
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C083
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2107
  • Zip Code: 94708

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $833,498
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2011
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 73
  • Final Value: 1,508,306
  • High Value: 1,811,712
  • Low Value: 1,204,900

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $434,825
  • Assessed Land Value: $130,447
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $304,378

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 23, 1997
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Oct 29, 1997
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 97287868
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Feb 28, 1994
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Feb 18, 1994
  • Previous Sale Amount: $210,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 39
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 189 Fairlawn Drive built and last sold?
The property at 189 Fairlawn Drive was built in 1959 and last sold on Oct 23, 1997 for $289,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 189 Fairlawn Drive is $1,016,182.
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