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 1216 Allston Way estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1216 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA is $1,344,800 .

What is the price history for 1216 Allston Way?

1216 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,325,000 in March 2021.

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.

Does 1216 Allston Way have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1216 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 1216 Allston Way?

The lot at 1216 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$1,344,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
857 sqft

1216 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702

Poet's Corner

Est. Refi. Payment $8,263/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 26, 2021 for $1,325,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.34M

Since last month

$17K (+1.2%)

Since last year

$77K (+6%)

Since last sale

$32K (+2.4%)

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 +44% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.36M
July 2026	$1.34M
June 2026	$1.36M
May 2026	$1.37M
April 2026	$1.35M
March 2026	$1.37M
February 2026	$1.35M
January 2026	$1.27M
2025
December 2025	$1.27M
November 2025	$1.28M
October 2025	$1.3M
September 2025	$1.29M
August 2025	$1.28M
July 2025	$1.29M
June 2025	$1.31M
May 2025	$1.33M
April 2025	$1.33M
March 2025	$1.34M
February 2025	$1.34M
January 2025	$1.3M
2024
December 2024	$1.31M
November 2024	$1.31M
October 2024	$1.3M
September 2024	$1.28M
August 2024	$1.31M
July 2024	$1.33M
June 2024	$1.36M
May 2024	$1.38M
April 2024	$1.36M
March 2024	$1.36M
February 2024	$1.33M
January 2024	$1.26M
2023
December 2023	$1.27M
November 2023	$1.29M
October 2023	$1.31M
September 2023	$1.33M
August 2023	$1.32M
July 2023	$1.33M
June 2023	$1.35M
May 2023	$1.36M
April 2023	$1.36M
March 2023	$1.34M
February 2023	$1.31M
January 2023	$1.29M
2022
December 2022	$1.28M
November 2022	$1.36M
October 2022	$1.42M
September 2022	$1.45M
August 2022	$1.45M
July 2022	$1.53M
June 2022	$1.57M
May 2022	$1.58M
April 2022	$1.61M
March 2022	$1.58M
February 2022	$1.53M
January 2022	$1.49M
2021
December 2021	$1.46M
November 2021	$1.46M
October 2021	$1.42M
September 2021	$1.42M
August 2021	$1.43M
July 2021	$1.45M
June 2021	$1.41M
May 2021	$1.38M
April 2021	$1.35M
March 2021	$1.28M
February 2021	$1.24M
January 2021	$1.19M
2020
December 2020	$1.19M
November 2020	$1.21M
October 2020	$1.19M
September 2020	$1.15M
August 2020	$1.14M
July 2020	$1.13M
June 2020	$1.11M
May 2020	$1.1M
April 2020	$1.14M
March 2020	$1.15M
February 2020	$1.13M
January 2020	$1.14M
2019
December 2019	$1.13M
November 2019	$1.1M
October 2019	$1.08M
September 2019	$1.08M
August 2019	$1.09M
July 2019	$1.09M
June 2019	$1.1M
May 2019	$1.11M
April 2019	$1.12M
March 2019	$1.11M
February 2019	$1.05M
January 2019	$1.04M
2018
December 2018	$946K
November 2018	$910K
October 2018	$882K
September 2018	$877K
August 2018	$864K
July 2018	$871K
June 2018	$988K
May 2018	$1.03M
April 2018	$1.05M
March 2018	$1.03M
February 2018	$1.03M
January 2018	$1.08M
2017
December 2017	$1.03M
November 2017	$973K
October 2017	$945K
September 2017	$893K
August 2017	$826K
July 2017	$819K
June 2017	$957K
May 2017	$946K
April 2017	$913K
March 2017	$905K
February 2017	$852K
January 2017	$858K
2016
December 2016	$831K
November 2016	$841K
October 2016	$881K
September 2016	$905K
August 2016	$940K

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
2220 Acton St, Berkeley, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$1,355,000	06/30/26	2	1	998
1141 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$867,952	03/25/26	2	1	1,224
1226 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	07/04/26	2	1	1,039
2220 Browning St, Berkeley, CA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$960,000	01/14/26	2	2	1,019
2324 Browning St, Berkeley, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$760,000	04/20/26	2	1	885
2426 West St, Berkeley, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$1,113,000	07/17/26	2	1	1,066
1109 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$680,000	11/04/25	2	1	715
2228 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$1,150,000	07/01/26	2	1	1,028
2323 Browning St, Berkeley, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$1,650,000	05/14/26	3	1	1,355
2104 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$1,200,000	10/06/25	2	1	1,008

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	0.03	$1,495,800	2	1.5	1,252	Off Market
2210 Browning St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	$2,700,000	4	2	2,662	Recently Sold
2210 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.06	$1,531,500	3	2	1,360	Off Market
2220 Browning St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.04	$960,000	2	1	1,019	Recently Sold
2207 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.09	-	17	8	7,100	Off Market
1914-1412 66th St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.10	$955,800	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1230 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.13	$1,600,000	4	2	1,281	Recently Sold
2209 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.09	$678,900	2	1	605	Off Market
2125 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.11	$1,857,700	3	2	1,702	Off Market
2123 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.12	$1,206,200	3	1	2,038	Off Market
2138 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.12	$1,429,900	3	1	1,202	Off Market
2223 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.10	$2,277,400	4	4	2,385	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1216 Allston Way.
Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1920

Living Area

857 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,569

About this House

Sun-filled two bedroom/one bath private bungalow in the heart of Berkeley. Relaxed layout that makes for easy living--inside and out. * Numerous period details include: matchstick hardwood floors, decorative moldings, tile fireplace with built-ins, and French doors. * Gorgeous updated chef's kitchen and open-flow dining overlook garden and open to new redwood deck. * Large, level yard with spacious seating area, raised vegetable beds, 7 varieties of fruit trees and drought-tolerant lawn. * Minutes to North Berkeley BART, Strawberry Creek Park, Downtown Berkeley and the cafes, restaurants, amenities and transportation of University & San Pablo Aves.

1216 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 857 sqft single-family home in Poet's Corner, built in 1920. It last sold for $1,325,000 on Mar 26, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,344,800, with a rent estimate of $3,288/month.

Home Details for 1216 Allston Way

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: Stucco, Wood

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3998 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 26, 2021 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40936767	Sold	$1,325,000
Mar 4, 2019 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40851628	Sold	$1,100,000
Feb 13, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$820,000
Jan 30, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$820,000
Sep 25, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$705,000
Aug 24, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$529,000
Sep 10, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$355,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$20,625	$1,434,205

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 1216 Allston Way

What is 1216 Allston Way estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1216 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA is $1,344,800.
What is the price history for 1216 Allston Way?
1216 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,325,000 in March 2021.
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.
Does 1216 Allston Way have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1216 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 1216 Allston Way?
The lot at 1216 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).