See Home Value
$1,220,000
● House - Off Market

98 Fairlawn Dr

Berkeley, CA 94708
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,470 Ft²
$4,886
Est. Monthly

About This Property

A once-in-a-generation opportunity has arrived in the North Berkeley Hills. Offered for the first time since it was built nearly 90 years ago, this beloved 1936 single-family home has been cherished by one family for its entire life - and now awaits its next fortunate steward.  Set on a rare useable lot, the property features a coveted two-car driveway and attached two-car garage - an extraordinary find in the hills - along with a large, gently terraced backyard that invites gardening, entertaining, or simply soaking in the surroundings. Step directly onto the adjacent Berkeley Hills walking path and find yourself immersed in nature within seconds of your own back door.  The official 1,470 square feet* across 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms only tells part of the story. Below the main level, a large bonus third bedroom, a generous laundry room, and an even more expansive workshop (almost 1200 SF) offer space and flexibility that most hillside homes can only dream of - none of it counted in the official square footage. Whether you envision a home studio, hobby space, or room for extended family, the possibilities are exceptional.**  A low pest report offers buyers added confidence and peace of mind, while sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay serve as a daily reminder-morning and evening-of why so many people fall in love with this neighborhood.  Home Energy Score of 5.  Bed/ bath count do not match county records*   Easy access to Tilden Regional Park, UC Berkeley, and the shops and restaurants of North Berkeley make this a rare hillside retreat that stays connected to everything the East Bay has to offer. Homes like this - with this history, this lot, and these features - simply do not come along twice.  *Buyer to investigate
Unit Size
1,470 Ft²
Days on Market
32 days
Land Size
0.13 acres
Price per sqft
$677
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1936

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Last updated: 4 months ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41138070)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 13, 2026 Sold
Sold
Jun 29, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jun 11, 2026 Listed by Red Oak Realty $995,000
Listed by Red Oak Realty

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Garage
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1936
  • Effective Year Built: 1936
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 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: 100
  • 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: 5,555
  • Total Building Area: 1,470
  • Building Area: 1,470
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,470
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BERKELEY VIEW TERRACE
  • Land Acres: 0000000128
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00009 BLK: AR: 0060 PAGE: 2485

Neighborhood

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

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2-D4
  • Parcel: 60-2485-9
  • Lot: 276
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.8864
  • Longitude: -122.252

    Address

  • Full Address: 98 Fairlawn Dr
  • Address - House Number: 98
  • Address - Street Name: Fairlawn
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C083
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2106
  • Zip Code: 94708

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $557,928
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2111
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 71
  • Final Value: 1,246,308
  • High Value: 1,509,471
  • Low Value: 983,145

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $90,036
  • Assessed Land Value: $59,839
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $37,197

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes
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 98 Fairlawn Drive built and last sold?
The property at 98 Fairlawn Drive was built in 1936 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 98 Fairlawn Drive is $1,004,431.
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