Are neighbors friendly in Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's quiet

Is Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

What is 1206 Allston Way estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1206 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA is $1,286,400 .

What is the price history for 1206 Allston Way?

1206 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA last sold for $997,000 in January 2018.

Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?

Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Berkeley?

The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.

OFF MARKET

1206 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94702

Poet's Corner

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,678 sqft

$1,286,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $7,928/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$1,286,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $7,928/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,678 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.29M

Since last month

$9K (+0.7%)

Since last year

$76K (+6.3%)

Since last sale

$289K (+29%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +20% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.29M
July 2026	$1.28M
June 2026	$1.29M
May 2026	$1.29M
April 2026	$1.28M
March 2026	$1.3M
February 2026	$1.27M
January 2026	$1.19M
2025
December 2025	$1.2M
November 2025	$1.21M
October 2025	$1.22M
September 2025	$1.24M
August 2025	$1.21M
2023
July 2023	$1.31M
June 2023	$1.33M
May 2023	$1.32M
April 2023	$1.31M
March 2023	$1.29M
February 2023	$1.24M
January 2023	$1.21M
2022
December 2022	$1.22M
November 2022	$1.25M
October 2022	$1.29M
September 2022	$1.27M
August 2022	$1.27M
July 2022	$1.32M
June 2022	$1.38M
May 2022	$1.42M
April 2022	$1.45M
March 2022	$1.43M
February 2022	$1.36M
January 2022	$1.33M
2021
December 2021	$1.34M
November 2021	$1.34M
October 2021	$1.34M
September 2021	$1.33M
August 2021	$1.34M
July 2021	$1.38M
June 2021	$1.41M
May 2021	$1.46M
April 2021	$1.44M
March 2021	$1.28M
February 2021	$1.25M
January 2021	$1.15M
2020
December 2020	$1.12M
November 2020	$1.12M
October 2020	$1.1M
September 2020	$1.07M

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2201-2203 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.45	Multi-Family Home	$1,030,000	01/14/26	3	2	1,652
2350 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA	0.41	Multi-Family Home	$950,000	03/27/26	4	2	1,265
1034 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA	0.19	Multi-Family Home	$1,350,000	12/12/25	5	3	2,082
2201 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.46	Multi-Family Home	$1,030,000	01/14/26	2	2	1,652
1807 Franklin St, Berkeley, CA	0.43	Multi-Family Home	$1,200,000	04/13/26	4	2	1,646
1407 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA	0.36	Multi-Family Home	$849,000	08/18/26	2	2	1,200
2234 10th St, Berkeley, CA	0.23	Multi-Family Home	$1,650,000	01/07/26	4	2	2,250
2317 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA	0.19	Multi-Family Home	$900,000	05/29/26	5	3	2,285
2231 Byron St, Berkeley, CA	0.09	Multi-Family Home	$1,685,000	03/25/26	6	3	2,636
940 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA	0.49	Multi-Family Home	$810,000	05/22/26	2	2	1,956

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1219 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.04	$1,495,800	2	1.5	1,252	Off Market
2125 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.10	$1,848,400	3	2	1,702	Off Market
2210 Browning St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	$2,700,000	4	2	2,662	Recently Sold
2123 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.10	$1,206,200	3	1	2,038	Off Market
2209 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.07	$669,800	2	1	605	Off Market
2138 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.10	$1,415,900	3	1	1,202	Off Market
2220 Browning St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.05	$960,000	2	1	1,019	Recently Sold
1115 Cowper St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.13	$1,251,600	2	1	1,134	Off Market
2223 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.08	$2,251,400	4	4	2,385	Off Market
2210 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.08	$1,522,500	3	2	1,360	Off Market
2231 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.09	$1,685,000	6	2	2,636	Recently Sold
1230 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.14	$1,600,000	4	2	1,281	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1206 Allston Way.
Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1929

Living Area

1,678 sqft

Price/Sqft

$767

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 1206 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA. 1206 Allston Way is in the Poet's Corner neighborhood in Berkeley, CA and in ZIP code 94702. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,678 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4000 sqft and was built in 1929.

1206 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,678 sqft multi-family in Poet's Corner, built in 1929. It last sold for $997,000 on Jan 3, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,286,400, with a rent estimate of $4,007/month.

Home Details for 1206 Allston Way

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1929
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi Family

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3963 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 3, 2018 Source: Bay East AOR #40803122	Sold	$997,000
Aug 21, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$587,000
Mar 12, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$559,085
Mar 28, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$725,000
Oct 19, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$657,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$18,215	$1,134,395

Additional Cost

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.52M

$28.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

130.6%

2.6%MoM

Price per sq ft

$967

$12MoM

Available listings

116

23MoM

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What Locals Say about Poet's Corner

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say neighbors are friendly
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say it's quiet
100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
100 % Say there are sidewalks

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Prev. Resident
4y ago
"I lived here over ten years ago, and the neighborhood is even better today. Local stores, restaurants, and green-space is perfect. Plus, just a short walk to aquatic park. "
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Bahareh J.
Resident
6y ago
"Convinient, regular bus transportation and 20 walk to bart station. Gig cars are allowed to park and .."
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Davidhubbard45
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"Commuting is easy in this neighborhood. So many options to choose from. Bus, Bart, Bicycle, Carpool. "
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Davidhubbard45
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"Street block parties, community earthquake training, cafes and restaurants, events in Strawberry Creek Park. "
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Lauraeinowski
Resident
6y ago
"I ride my bike on bike Blvd or a bike path. I don’t like driving in this area because it’s connected to so many arterial streets. It’s generally pretty congested. "
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Notcyndi
Resident
7y ago
"There are no speeding cars and n the neighborhood & ample street parking available. Street cleaning only 2x/mo on weekdays after 9a. "
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Notcyndi
Resident
7y ago
"Charming bungalow. Many friendly families with young children, as well as many bikers & dog walkers in Poets Corner."
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Notcyndi
Resident
8y ago
"Foot traffic, sidewalks, & charm. Street parking available. Street cleaning 2x/mo. Family & professionals friendly."
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Notcyndi
Resident
8y ago
"Poets Corner is filled with darling Craftsmen style homes & a few “dwell” modern style remodels & fences."
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Frequently asked questions about 1206 Allston Way

What is 1206 Allston Way estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1206 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA is $1,286,400.
What is the price history for 1206 Allston Way?
1206 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA last sold for $997,000 in January 2018.
Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?
Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Berkeley?
The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.