1238 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
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$1,664,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Oct 31, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,000 sqft

1238 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

North Berkeley

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,000 sqft
$1,665/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

This is a rare standalone house in Berkeley. You can enjoy your own private space while living close to friends. Experience the lifestyle of an American standalone house with a beautiful environment in a quiet and comfortable American community. There is a park nearby, and it is located opposite 1122 Apartments .

The house is 2 kilometers from the UC Berkeley campus, a 10-minute drive, scooter, or bike ride to the school. There is a bus station at the doorstep and a 10-minute walk to the BART Station. neighbors are friendly elderly people. The house comes fully furnished, including a comfortable large bed, desk and chair, computer stand, full kitchenware, laundry basket, and large storage drawers and wardrobe. The room has windows on three sides, providing excellent sunlight and beautiful sunsets every evening .

There are many restaurants nearby, as well as a 7-Eleven and Target. Trader Joe's is two bus stops away , and a 10-minute drive will take you to a Chinese supermarket. Rent includes free internet, but tenants need to share water, electricity, and gas bills with roommates. There is plenty of street parking. Everyone who has visited my property has praised it!

Owner pays for trash and internet. Tenant is responsible for the rest. No smoking.
1238 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home in North Berkeley. It last sold for $1,715,000 on Nov 30, 2020 (48,900% above the $3,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2024 with an asking price of $3,900 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 7, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,664,700, with a rent estimate of $4,400/month.

Home Details for 1238 Hearst Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1238 Hearst Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1349 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$945,000
09/15/26
2
1
1,038 sqft
1905 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
09/23/26
2
1.5
1,052 sqft
1385 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,120,000
06/26/26
2
1
956 sqft
2220 Acton St, Berkeley, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,355,000
06/30/26
2
1
998 sqft
1425 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,360,000
05/11/26
2
1
1,096 sqft
1436 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$1,040,000
03/26/26
2
1
976 sqft
1211 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$1,011,500
08/31/26
2
1
1,059 sqft
1226 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
07/04/26
2
1
1,039 sqft
1229 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,320,000
06/08/26
2
1
929 sqft
1715 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
08/28/26
2
1
1,181 sqft

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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 7, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,500
Jan 30, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,500
Price decreased by 10%
Dec 11, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,900
Nov 30, 2020
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40928119
Sold
$1,715,000

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about North Berkeley

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  • 90% say there are sidewalks
  • 63% say neighbors are friendly
  • 59% say there's holiday spirit
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  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say car is needed

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • Veda
    "They would like it. There’s a lot of walking/bike paths and sidewalks"
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  • Elise Lozano
    "Walking trails and parks close by"
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  • Ari J.
    "There is a long, excellent park for walks, which also has an off leash dog area. It’s really great to have so much space in a more urban area. "
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  • Jorge A. S. L. O.
    "It is urban. There hardly any grass anywhere by the sidewalks and where there is there are sometimes burs that will hurt your dogs paws."
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  • Ashagrao
    "The proximity to Bart and bike path as well as walkability to restaurants and stores is wonderful. The area is also quiet and family friendly with tons of parks around. "
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  • Heliotropium
    "Nice, quiet neighborhood with a (for the Bay area) tidy BART station. There's Ford Go Bikes here, and the bike trail through Berkeley runs through it. "
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  • Theresa L.
    "There is a dog park three blocks away and many quiet streets for walking on as well. Dogs are very welcome!"
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  • Bueller4prez
    "I lived here for 5 years and it's a great area for families. There are lots of resources and events for everyone: the farmer's markets, the schools are great, lots of daycare options and playgrounds for little ones. The student presence is diminished due to the high cost of living in this area, but not gone. The cultural vibe is similar to most of Berkeley, great most of the time with the occasional run-in with an entitled former hippy who elbows you out of the way to get at their organic melon at Monterey Market. For some reason, everyone thinks they can cross the street whenever and where ever they please. Otherwise a great area for food, evening strolls and hanging out with the family"
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  • bracanka l.
    "I've lived here since 1987. Buying a home here was the best thing for me and my family. We live a 10 minute walk to North Berkeley BART and to great bus transportation on San Pablo Ave to both San Francisco and all parts of the East Bay. Our street is very quiet with good neighbors. Berkeley Adult school offers lots of interesting day, evening and weekend classes. Acme bakery has the best bread and Cafe Leila's outdoor patio and excellent food are always worth a visit. Monterey Market is not far and Solano Avenue and 4th Street shops are just a short drive. Cedar Rose park is also an easy walk for a children's play area and grassy fields for soccer, volleyball or just picnicking. Northwest Berkeley offers the best living for middle income families who want a safe, friendly, clean and accessible place to make their homes."
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  • Bonnesante
    "We moved here from San Francisco's Richmond District and in comparison, there leaves a lot to be desired. I am not accustomed to TRASH being littered everywhere. Little Caesar's pizza boxes and Popeye's trash is found everywhere around here. The worst is after garbage day, when people put whatever they want on the corner, hoping the garbage truck will haul it away but they don't, so it stays on the corner for weeks. Traffic on either University or San Pablo can be horrendous on weekends, so you need to be savvy about using side roads to get around by car or bike. Parking can also be a hassle, especialy when the Casa De Cultura has classes or events going on. On the positive side, I'm within walking distance to Fourth Street shopping, like Sur La Table, Benefit Cosmetics, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Anthropologie, and Paper Source. There are decent restaurants within walking distance, like La Mission, Kabana, Your Place Thai Cuisine, Priya Indian Cuisine, Lanesplitters Pizza, and others that I have not tried yet (Local 123, Luca Cucina Italiana, The Cheese Steak Shop). I'm within walking distance to 2 bars: Albatross Pub and Acme Bar so there's some nightlife around here. I've found that I can walk around the neighborhood safely, which is important as a young woman. There are bike routes nearby, which can take you to the Berkeley Marina, Emeryville, downtown Berkeley, or Albany in mere minutes. I also like being a 10 minute walk from North Berkeley BART station, since it beats sitting in traffic on I-80. It's not as clean (amazingly) as our old neighborhood and we're no longer a 10 minute walk from a national park like we once were, but we do like our new neighborhood, flaws and all. "
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  • mysolosusan
    "I've lived in several locations around this area, for over twenty-five years total. I like it, but as far as 'safety,' there's more to safety than sheer violent crime, such as people who patronize the University/SanPable area shops, and wander around in the general area. You will definitely see more displaced and/or seedy individuals walking up and down Berkeley Way and Hearst - streets very near University, than on streets farther away. In addition there have been more real prostitute and drug rings on both streets over the last twenty-five years than farther away. My kids have tended to avoid those streets up to Sacramento - telling me about these things themselves over time. In general it's a safe area, but don't be too naive to believe the University and San Pablo corner doesn't influence things for the worse at times for nearby residents. "
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  • Charlieh
    "Within walking distance to multiple commercial areas, Shops, world-class food, parks, walking paths thru the hills, schools, etc. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1238 Hearst Ave

  • What is 1238 Hearst Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1238 Hearst Ave in Berkeley, CA is $1,664,700.
  • What is the price history for 1238 Hearst Ave?
    1238 Hearst Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,715,000 in November 2020.
  • 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 $1.45M. That is down $36K from the prior month.
  • Does 1238 Hearst Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1238 Hearst Ave in Berkeley, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1238 Hearst Ave have parking?
    Yes, 1238 Hearst Ave in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.

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