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$1,750,000
● House - Off Market

540 Neilson St

Berkeley, CA 94707
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,683 Ft²
$6,133
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Fall in love with this 3/2 1920s gem on a storybook block where neighbors greet you by name and celebrate together. The first floor-nearly level-in-offers a cozy living room with fireplace, flowing through a graceful arch to a sunny dining area that's open to the kitchen. Here are stainless steel appliances flush to cabinets, earth-tone quartz counters and a breakfast nook with a front garden view. Down the hall is a full bath, a bedroom with backyard views, and a second bedroom, configured as a bonus room, with sliding door to the yard. Upstairs, the huge en suite primary features vaulted ceilings, west-facing views, space for an office or art corner, a luxe bathroom, walk-in closet and laundry. A hidden attic nook offers potential for a tiny secret retreat. Extensively remodeled in 2007-08, guided by an architect and structural engineer, the home is sturdy and stylish with beautiful details and hardwood floors throughout. Outdoors, a stone patio framed by blooming dogwood, bougainvillea and a lemon tree-is perfect for al fresco dining. The detached garage fits a small car or storage, with a long driveway for off-street parking. Close to shops, restaurants, Farmer's Mkt at Colusa Circle, Solano Ave, parks, and BART, this is home-and community-in the true sense of the word.
Unit Size
1,683 Ft²
Days on Market
20 days
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$742
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1926

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Last updated: 2 years ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41108029)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 2, 2025 Sold
Sold
Aug 23, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Aug 13, 2025 Listed by Winkler Real Estate Group $1,249,000
Listed by Winkler Real Estate Group

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1926
  • Effective Year Built: 1955
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 1
  • Building Quality: 14
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 12
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 150
  • 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: 3,800
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,000
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 380
  • Total Building Area: 1,683
  • Building Area: 1,683
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,683
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: SOLANO AVE TERRACE
  • Land Acres: 0000000087
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00006 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2861

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 421300

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 1-E2
  • Parcel: 62-2861-6
  • Block: 15
  • Lot: 9&10
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.8975
  • Longitude: -122.287

    Address

  • Full Address: 540 Neilson St
  • Address - House Number: 540
  • Address - Street Name: Neilson
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C043
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1503
  • Zip Code: 94707

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $652,684
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2111
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 71
  • Final Value: 1,467,145
  • High Value: 1,776,940
  • Low Value: 1,157,351

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $258,506
  • Assessed Land Value: $122,303
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $143,203

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes
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Comparables

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Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 540 Neilson Street built and last sold?
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