1223 Masonic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706
OFF MARKET

1223 Masonic Ave
Berkeley, CA 94706

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,296 sqft

$1,549,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,354/mo*

$1,549,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,354/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,296 sqft

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LOCATION: 1223 Masonic Ave, Berkeley
RENTWISE PRESENTS: West Berkeley Oasis - Spacious Living, Chef's Kitchen, Your Pets Are Welcome!

WELCOME TO THE BERKELEY LIFESTYLE:
* Expansive Bedrooms: Enjoy three generously sized bedrooms. The first, just off the living area, is ideal for a home office. The second offers ample closet space. The master suite is a true retreat with a private courtyard, abundant closet space, and a luxurious en suite bathroom.
* Stylish Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms for your convenience. The second features a shower over tub and pedestal sink. The master bathroom boasts a large jacuzzi tub and a skylight bathing the space in natural light.
* Elegant Interiors: Beautiful hardwood and tile floors flow throughout the communal spaces.
* Inviting Living Room: Relax by the fireplace in the living room, enhanced by recessed lighting and a dramatic skylight.
* Gourmet Chef's Kitchen: Prepare culinary delights in the well-appointed kitchen featuring a gas range, double sinks, dishwasher, extensive cabinetry, open shelving, and abundant counter space, all brightened by yet another skylight.
* Seamless Indoor/Outdoor Flow: The dining area, conveniently located off the kitchen, provides direct access to the inviting rear yard.
* In-Unit Laundry: Enjoy the ease of a stackable washer/dryer located in the hallway.
* Outdoor Sanctuary: A large, fully decked rear and side yard offers a fantastic space for barbecues, relaxation, and enjoying the California sunshine. A storage shed is included for your use.
* Privacy Assured: Please note there is a completely separate studio unit at the rear of the property with its own entrance from a different street and separated by a fence, ensuring your complete privacy. The studio is used as an auxiliary space, no full time resident.

RENTAL TERMS:
* Rent: $5,500 per month
* Security Deposit: $5,500
* Utilities: Owner provides landscaping services, and covers 1/8th of the utilities for occasional use of the separate rear studio. Tenant responsible for establishing utility accounts and remaining 7/8th's balance.
* Pets: Allowed with review and additional deposit
* Available: Now!

PRIME WEST BERKELEY LIVING:
* Walker's Paradise & Biker's Dream: Boasting an impressive Walk Score of 86 and a Bike Score of 98, errands and commutes are a breeze.
* Top-Rated Schools Nearby:
- Marin Elementary (0.4 mi, 10/10 rating)
- Martin Luther King Middle (0.9 mi, 7/10 rating)
- Albany High School (0.9 mi, 10/10 rating)
* Unbeatable Location: Enjoy the incredible West Berkeley lifestyle with easy access to a fantastic selection of local shops and restaurants sushi, coffee, bagels, and a wine bar are all just around the corner!
* Parks Within Reach: Opal Staniek Tot Lot, Terrace Park, and Cedar-Rose Park are all within a comfortable walking distance, perfect for outdoor enjoyment.

BENEFITS OF RENTING WITH RENTWISE
* Easy online rent payment made through a secure online portal
* Online maintenance requests and a 24/7 maintenance hotline
* Personalized service from professional and responsive property managers

HOW TO APPLY
* Click "Apply Here" on the top of the page
* Select the property from the list
* Click "Apply Here"

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
* All applicants must view unit before applications will be processed. No special treatment for applications received prior to viewing the unit.
* Applicants must provide a copy of their photo ID
* Applicants must provide proof of income (last two most recent pay stubs/offer letter/etc.)
* Application fee must be submitted with application

LISTING PRESENTED BY:
RentWise Property Management, Inc
Corp DRE# 02172261
Brandon Temple
DRE# 01397693
David Kor
DRE# 02092147

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Agent not responsible for errors or omissions of data listed in advertisement. Buyer to verify all information through their own resources.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 14, 2025

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Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

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Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 1223 Masonic Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/17/2025$5,500ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/13/2025$5,500PriceChange
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12/02/2022$4,500PriceChange
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11/19/2022$5,000Listed For RentZillow Rental Network Premium
12/23/2020$4,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/22/2020$4,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
11/01/2019$4,400ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/25/2019$4,400Listed For RentAgent Provided
12/22/2018$4,195ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/25/2018$4,195Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/09/1999$196,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$360,875
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1223 Masonic Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,390,000
12/15/25
3
2
1,444
0.22
Single-Family Home
$834,000
03/23/26
3
2
1,914
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
12/24/25
3
3
1,592
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,372,000
11/04/25
2
1.5
1,288
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,901,114
04/15/26
3
2
1,569
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
04/15/26
2
2
1,095
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,506,000
09/04/25
3
1.5
1,338
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
07/03/25
3
1.5
1,335
0.24
Single-Family Home
$975,000
10/10/25
2
2
1,166
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,280,000
12/23/25
2
1.5
1,252

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What Locals Say about Berkeley

At least 653 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say car is needed

  • 52 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say there are community events

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  • Don Boehm
    "Lived here for a year and have wonderful, friendly neighbors and great access to restaurants and shopping. Homes are attractive and well maintained. People here also have strong civic pride and are engaged in their community. "
  • Stacey Murphy
    "I’ve lived here for 27 years and it keeps getting better. Berkeley bowl west, city sports gym, ucsf/john Muir clinic, new restaurants, and lovely parks."
  • Don Boehm
    "Walkable for pet owners and easy to navigate. Lots of space for sags to play and run. Most pet owners are caring. "
  • Sydni Lunt
    "Decent neighborhood. Close to bay st and freeways. Rather busy street. Farmers market near by every week. "
  • Tyger
    "The neighborhood is super friendly great people great environment love living in the bay. It is a really nice place. I would not want to live anywhere else."
  • Anya Kusmierski
    "Beautiful homes, stunning views, and beautiful walking paths and stairways connecting the neighborhood. "
  • Anya Kusmierski
    "Many people walk there dogs in the neighborhood. Roads are a bit windy and narrow and the neighborhood is quite hilly."
  • Imsalgado
    "Not bad when timed right and if you drive an electric car but BART and bus are easy to get to and efficient. "
  • Trulia User
    "DOGS, EUCALYPTUS, HILLS, VIEWS, NO SIDEWALKS, TRAILS, PATHS, HIKERS, RUNNERS, SUNSETS, STADIUM VIEWS, SOCCER FIELD, POOL, BOTANICAL GARDEN, LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE, CAL FOOTBALL, SORORITIES, RUNNING TRACK, QUIET, BUS, TELEGRAPH AVENUE"
  • Trulia User
    "they would love to take their pets to the park in the area. they may not like the parking availability at certain times throughout the day. "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s lovely, lots of young families, big park. Close to downtown Berkeley and to San Francisco. Not too snooty. "
  • Trulia User
    "Challenging as more people are driving and fewer taking public transportations following the pandemic"
  • Trulia User
    "Hiking on the hill when the wildflowers are in bloom and the 180% view is as clear as a bell. The best of the Bay. "
  • Trulia User
    "I grew up on Oakvale Ave & Domingo, and even as a kid I felt that Claremont was the best neighborhood ever: so many families, with genuine community spirit, and all kinds of beautiful, secret places to explore (safely). Now that I’ve lived in Palo Alto, Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia, Manhattan—and raising my own three children in Brooklyn—it’s clear to me that this neighborhood is a uniquely special, sometimes magical, place to grow up. I wish I could move it to Brooklyn!"
  • Trulia User
    "we care for each neighborhood, and watch out for one another in this big community. From helping the elderly to supporting the youth it's one big fest of communities colliding together and having each other backs. Let's not forget the big parties and many fusion restaurants they have to offer. With its diversity of multicultural foods the possibilities are endless and of course let's not forget our classics to New York style pizza to traditional Mexican cuisine it's an abyss of nothing but delicious food coming your way "
  • Trulia User
    "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. "
  • Trulia User
    "you see people with all walks of dogs around. most are considerate with picking up with their dogs but you do have to watch out as well."
  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs in the area. However many dog owners do NOT pick up after their dogs. Very frustrating and gross. "
  • Trulia User
    "Great area for small families and people who have animals. Alot of parks and good schools. Also there are many good food places in the area."
  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners and dogs will appreciate the Pet friendly neighbors. The plentiful Parks, well maintained sidewalks, plenty of furry mates to play with. Easily accessible water supplies. "
  • Trulia User
    "still have to watch your kids but all in all it's a good area to live in. Your family will be safe for the most part. "
  • Trulia User
    "Sucks. No kids play outside. It’s dumpy and unfriendly. Trash everywhere and lots of sideshows……………."
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for five years and have noticed most people are nice and public transit is very accessible. There’s a nice farmers market and great coffee shops. "
  • Trulia User
    "Amazing architecture and well maintained houses. Beautiful hills with scenic houses nestled in. Close to many great things."
  • Trulia User
    "Great access to public transit, both bus and BART, with good bikes lanes as well. There is also a ferry in the Berkeley marina"
  • Trulia User
    "It's a very safe neighborhood. Cragmont park and remillard park are great for kids. It's beautiful and hilly so you need to be fit to get around. "
  • Trulia User
    "This is a great neighborhood for families with lots of parks nearby. it's off the beaten path so there aren't many issues with vagrants or homeless drug addicts."
  • Trulia User
    "It feels very much like a good neighborhood everyone knows and respects each other and i like that. "
  • Trulia User
    "Diverse, neat people, good to walk, good public transit, each block feels different. Sunny and cloudy - walk a block to find your weather. "
  • Stacey M.
    "Houses have a lot of character. Not all alike. Walkable restaurant, breweries, cafes. Great public transit to city on AC transit or casual carpool. Some people keep chickens, goats or bees. Nearby public tennis courts and park."
  • Trulia User
    "We have long established neighbors, a farmers market every Tuesday and Thursday and a walkable bart station "
  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors in general are great, the gardens - well kept, there are tons of stores and things to do. "
  • Tonja_12000
    "The Fourth of July at the Berkeley Marina every year attracts hundreds of people and it’s such a great event"
  • Saida A.
    "Express bus to SF at your doorstep, Bart not far away. There are local and express busses in the grid. "
  • Fiona K.
    "An easy walk to Bart makes for a simple commute to downtown SF, Berkeley, or Oakland! There are also bus lines nearby"
  • Bahareh J.
    "Convinient, regular bus transportation and 20 walk to bart station. Gig cars are allowed to park and .."
  • Davidhubbard45
    "Commuting is easy in this neighborhood. So many options to choose from. Bus, Bart, Bicycle, Carpool. "
  • Davidhubbard45
    "Street block parties, community earthquake training, cafes and restaurants, events in Strawberry Creek Park. "
  • Bhkchan
    "Support from local neighbors (via systems like NextDoor). People are very willing to help the community"
  • Natalie B.
    "It is quiet and we have lots of deer visiting in the evenings. The views are spectacular and it feels very safe."

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1223 Masonic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,296 sqft single-family home. This property is not currently available for sale. 1223 Masonic Ave was last sold on Apr 9, 1999 for $196,000 (3,464% higher than the asking price of $5,500). The current Trulia Estimate for 1223 Masonic Ave is $1,549,300.