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$1,850,000
● House - Off Market

839 Mendocino Ave

Berkeley, CA 94707
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
2,280 Ft²
$6,359
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Enjoy a magical sunset at Indian Rock Park, then meander down to Solano Ave, one of Berkeley's most charming neighborhood shopping streets, for dinner, a coffee, or to peruse a local bookshop. All this in a matter of minutes, and without a car! 839 Mendocino offers all the conveniences of town life with the peacefulness of the hills.   Designed by the renowned Berkeley architect Walter Ratcliff, this home radiates the warmth and charm of a Berkeley Craftsman. It features gorgeous woodwork and generous, light-filled living spaces with views of the Bay. The rear patio garden off the large kitchen offers great indoor/outdoor flow for entertaining. The detached garage is full of possibilities*. Upstairs, there are two sunny bedrooms. The primary has an adjoining room, perfect for an office or study. The large third bedroom downstairs offers great flexibility for many uses**. With tons of attic space as well as a large basement rec room, this house has infinite potential*. Bring your vision to 839 Mendocino Avenue and make it your own! *Buyer to investigate.
Unit Size
2,280 Ft²
Days on Market
23 days
Land Size
0.16 acres
Price per sqft
$568
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1910

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Last updated: 2 years ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41105837)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 15, 2025 Sold
Sold
Aug 6, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Jul 23, 2025 Listed by Red Oak Realty $1,295,000
Listed by Red Oak Realty

Property Highlights

Garage
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Effective Year Built: 1926
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 3
  • 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: 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: 7,150
  • Total Building Area: 2,280
  • Building Area: 2,280
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,280
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BERKELEY SQUARE
  • Land Acres: 0000000164
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00038 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2577

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 421200

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2-B3
  • Parcel: 61-2577-38
  • Block: 3
  • Lot: 36&35
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.8922
  • Longitude: -122.275

    Address

  • Full Address: 839 Mendocino Ave
  • Address - House Number: 839
  • Address - Street Name: Mendocino
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C065
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1922
  • Zip Code: 94707

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $625,038
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2111
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 71
  • Final Value: 1,745,921
  • High Value: 2,114,580
  • Low Value: 1,377,262

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $114,295
  • Assessed Land Value: $72,315
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $48,980

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 839 Mendocino Avenue built and last sold?
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