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 1236 Allston Way estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1236 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA is $2,199,100 .

What is the price history for 1236 Allston Way?

1236 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA last sold for $2,200,000 in September 2026.

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 $1.49M. That is down $4.17K from the prior month.

Does 1236 Allston Way have air conditioning?

Yes, 1236 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA has air conditioning.

Does 1236 Allston Way have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1236 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

SOLD

SEP 9, 2026

$2,199,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,412 sqft

1236 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702

Poet's Corner

Est. Refi. Payment $13,921/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 9, 2026 for $2,200,000 (84% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.2M

Since last month

$878K (+66.5%)

Since last year

$1M (+87.6%)

Since last sale

$500 (0%)

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 +208% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$2.2M
July 2026	$1.32M
June 2026	$1.32M
May 2026	$1.32M
April 2026	$1.29M
March 2026	$1.3M
February 2026	$1.23M
January 2026	$1.13M
2025
December 2025	$1.17M
November 2025	$1.17M
October 2025	$1.18M
September 2025	$1.17M
August 2025	$1.14M
July 2025	$1.13M
June 2025	$1.17M
May 2025	$1.18M
April 2025	$1.19M
March 2025	$1.19M
February 2025	$1.17M
January 2025	$1.1M
2024
December 2024	$1.14M
November 2024	$1.18M
October 2024	$1.17M
September 2024	$1.15M
August 2024	$1.22M
July 2024	$1.24M
June 2024	$1.3M
May 2024	$1.08M
April 2024	$1.05M
March 2024	$1.04M
February 2024	$1M
January 2024	$958K
2023
December 2023	$967K
November 2023	$984K
October 2023	$995K
September 2023	$1.03M
August 2023	$1.02M
July 2023	$1.01M
June 2023	$1.01M
May 2023	$985K
April 2023	$970K
March 2023	$964K
February 2023	$949K
January 2023	$945K
2022
December 2022	$952K
November 2022	$986K
October 2022	$1.01M
September 2022	$1M
August 2022	$1.01M
July 2022	$1.08M
June 2022	$1.17M
May 2022	$1.21M
April 2022	$1.25M
March 2022	$1.24M
February 2022	$1.18M
January 2022	$1.14M
2021
December 2021	$1.14M
November 2021	$1.15M
October 2021	$1.13M
September 2021	$1.13M
August 2021	$1.15M
July 2021	$1.19M
June 2021	$1.18M
May 2021	$1.16M
April 2021	$1.14M
March 2021	$989K
February 2021	$937K
January 2021	$947K
2020
December 2020	$988K
November 2020	$1.01M
October 2020	$1.03M
September 2020	$945K
August 2020	$890K
July 2020	$910K
June 2020	$881K
May 2020	$861K
April 2020	$876K
March 2020	$858K
February 2020	$851K
January 2020	$843K
2019
December 2019	$832K
November 2019	$809K
October 2019	$812K
September 2019	$813K
August 2019	$805K
July 2019	$814K
June 2019	$841K
May 2019	$835K
April 2019	$813K
March 2019	$783K
February 2019	$758K
January 2019	$785K
2018
December 2018	$774K
November 2018	$780K
October 2018	$735K
September 2018	$745K
August 2018	$755K
July 2018	$760K
June 2018	$824K
May 2018	$864K
April 2018	$842K
March 2018	$838K
February 2018	$806K
January 2018	$818K
2017
December 2017	$802K
November 2017	$778K
October 2017	$782K
September 2017	$819K
August 2017	$783K
July 2017	$808K
June 2017	$805K
May 2017	$814K
April 2017	$801K
March 2017	$796K
February 2017	$783K
January 2017	$772K
2016
December 2016	$744K
November 2016	$739K
October 2016	$720K
September 2016	$714K

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
1230 Addison St, Berkeley, CA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	03/19/26	4	2	1,281
1370 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$1,875,000	09/11/26	3	2	1,339
2210 Browning St, Berkeley, CA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$2,700,000	06/05/26	4	2	2,662
2214 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$1,300,000	08/31/26	2	1.5	1,100
2310 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$1,700,000	10/24/25	3	2	1,543
2435 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$1,625,000	02/19/26	3	2	1,559
1009 Addison St, Berkeley, CA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$1,875,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,776
2323 Browning St, Berkeley, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$1,650,000	05/14/26	3	1	1,355
2220 Browning St, Berkeley, CA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$960,000	01/14/26	2	2	1,019

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
2207 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.04	-	17	8	7,100	Off Market
2210 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$1,514,000	3	2	1,360	Off Market
1914-1412 66th St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.06	$861,800	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1219 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.05	$1,475,500	2	1.5	1,252	Off Market
2210 Browning St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.05	$2,700,000	4	2	2,662	Recently Sold
2220 Browning St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.06	$960,000	2	1	1,019	Recently Sold
Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.10	$1,742,900	4	2	6,576	Off Market
2172 N Valley St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.14	$1,418,100	2	2	1,077	Off Market
1230 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.13	$1,600,000	4	2	1,281	Recently Sold
2214 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.11	$1,300,000	2	1.5	1,100	Recently Sold
1216 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.13	$1,716,900	3	2	1,247	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1915

1,412 sqft

$1,558/sqft

About this House

Set in Berkeley’s beloved Poets Corner, this immaculate Scandinavian-inspired modern home is a rare convergence of extraordinary design, effortless livability, and one of the city’s most cherished neighborhoods. From the moment you enter, the home feels expansive, calm, and beautifully considered. Soaring 11-foot ceilings and abundant natural light give the approximately 1,412-square-foot interior a remarkable sense of volume, while warm wood tones, clean architectural lines, and thoughtfully selected finishes create an atmosphere that is both striking and deeply inviting. At the heart of the home is a beautifully designed kitchen featuring custom wood cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, open shelving, sculptural lighting, and a dramatic Heath tiled backsplash. The adjoining living and dining spaces unfold toward an expansive glass door, dissolving the boundary between indoors and out and creating the kind of seamless connection to the garden that defines the very best of California living. The floor plan delivers everything buyers hope to find: three bedrooms, two beautifully finished baths, generous open living space, and a serene primary suite. Beyond the main house, a detached studio offers the ideal setting for a home office, creative space, gym, or quiet retreat. Every inch feels intentional. Every finish feels cohesive. And everything—from the modern heat-pump system to the exceptional indoor-outdoor flow—has been designed to make daily life feel simpler, more comfortable, and considerably more beautiful. All of this just moments from Strawberry Creek Park, neighborhood cafés, markets, and community destinations that make this pocket of Berkeley so special. Immaculate, efficient, and unlike anything else on the Berkeley market—this is the rare home that truly checks every box, then adds a few you didn’t know you needed. HES 10.

1236 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,412 sqft single-family home in Poet's Corner, built in 1915. It last sold for $2,200,000 on Sep 9, 2026 (84% above the $1,195,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,199,100, with a rent estimate of $5,115/month.

Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago

Listed by Gretchen Roethle DRE #01945375, (415) 599-6200

Salt & Pine Real Estate

Shannon Mitchell DRE #01957821, (415) 359-3820

Salt & Pine Real Estate

Bought with: Sandor Hatvany DRE #02216712, KW Advisors East Bay

Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41144004

Home Details for 1236 Allston Way

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1412 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas MeterAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Filter System, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified AppliancesDishwasherDryerLaundry: 220 Volt Outlet,Dryer,Laundry Closet,WasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat Pump,ENERGY STAR Qualified EquipmentHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric Electric: No SolarHas Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: One StoryFloors: Tile, Engineered Wood
Security Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low MaintenanceGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Off Street,None,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Pool Pool: None
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Contemporary
Building Construction Materials: Stucco, Metal SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 5619884

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,195,000Price Per Sqft: $1,558/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Aug 19 2026

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

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Location
Direction & Address City: Berkeley

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1412 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3920.4 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Listing Terms: CalHFA, Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, FHA

Energy
Energy Efficiency Features: Ceiling Insulation, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Appliances, Thermostat, Water Heater

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 41144004

Additional Information
Source Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 9, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41144004	Sold	$2,200,000
Aug 20, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41144004	Pending	$1,195,000
Aug 7, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41144004	Listed For Sale	$1,195,000
Dec 14, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$450,000
Nov 19, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$450,000
Oct 23, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$450,000
May 15, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$407,000
Sep 23, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$400,000
Jun 30, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$330,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$736,098

Additional Cost

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.49M

$4.17KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

129.6%

0.9%MoM

Price per sq ft

$963

$0MoM

Available listings

120

3MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Poet's Corner

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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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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.
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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 1236 Allston Way

What is 1236 Allston Way estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1236 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA is $2,199,100.
What is the price history for 1236 Allston Way?
1236 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA last sold for $2,200,000 in September 2026.
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 $1.49M. That is down $4.17K from the prior month.
Does 1236 Allston Way have air conditioning?
Yes, 1236 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA has air conditioning.
Does 1236 Allston Way have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1236 Allston Way in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.