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 1276 University Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1276 University Ave in Berkeley, CA is $1,041,900 .

What is the price history for 1276 University Ave?

1276 University Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $892,500 in July 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.

How big is the lot at 1276 University Ave?

The lot at 1276 University Ave in Berkeley, CA is about 0.10 acres (4,290 sq ft).

Does 1276 University Ave have a garage?

Yes, 1276 University Ave in Berkeley, CA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$1,041,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,021 sqft

1276 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

Poet's Corner

Est. Refi. Payment $6,386/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 23, 2021 for $892,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.04M

Since last month

$4K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$61K (+6.2%)

Since last sale

$149K (+16.6%)

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 +27% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.04M
July 2026	$1.05M
June 2026	$1.06M
May 2026	$1.06M
April 2026	$1.05M
March 2026	$1.06M
February 2026	$1.03M
January 2026	$972K
2025
December 2025	$975K
November 2025	$987K
October 2025	$1.01M
September 2025	$979K
August 2025	$980K
July 2025	$975K
June 2025	$992K
May 2025	$1.02M
April 2025	$1.01M
March 2025	$1.02M
February 2025	$1.03M
January 2025	$986K
2024
December 2024	$989K
November 2024	$1M
October 2024	$1.03M
September 2024	$1.02M
August 2024	$1.02M
July 2024	$1.03M
June 2024	$1.06M
May 2024	$1.1M
April 2024	$1.09M
March 2024	$1.08M
February 2024	$1.06M
January 2024	$1M
2023
December 2023	$995K
November 2023	$1.02M
October 2023	$1.04M
September 2023	$1.06M
August 2023	$1.04M
July 2023	$1.05M
June 2023	$1.07M
May 2023	$1.08M
April 2023	$1.08M
March 2023	$1.01M
February 2023	$928K
January 2023	$898K
2022
December 2022	$918K
November 2022	$919K
October 2022	$935K
September 2022	$929K
August 2022	$926K
July 2022	$976K
June 2022	$1.01M
May 2022	$1.02M
April 2022	$1.04M
March 2022	$1.02M
February 2022	$980K
January 2022	$964K
2021
December 2021	$940K
November 2021	$938K
October 2021	$911K
September 2021	$908K
August 2021	$910K
July 2021	$897K
June 2021	$1.02M
May 2021	$1.09M
March 2021	$1.16M
February 2021	$1.19M
January 2021	$1.17M
2020
December 2020	$1.15M
November 2020	$1.12M
October 2020	$926K
September 2020	$868K
August 2020	$1.08M
July 2020	$1.04M
June 2020	$1.03M
May 2020	$1.03M
April 2020	$1.04M
March 2020	$1.04M
February 2020	$1.02M
January 2020	$995K
2019
December 2019	$991K
November 2019	$976K
October 2019	$989K
September 2019	$998K
August 2019	$978K
July 2019	$965K
June 2019	$987K
May 2019	$968K
April 2019	$972K
March 2019	$951K
February 2019	$952K
January 2019	$934K
2018
December 2018	$927K
November 2018	$969K
October 2018	$968K
September 2018	$973K
August 2018	$966K
July 2018	$964K
June 2018	$1.08M
May 2018	$1.05M
April 2018	$1.06M
March 2018	$1.04M
February 2018	$1.02M
January 2018	$1.02M
2017
December 2017	$1.02M
November 2017	$997K
October 2017	$990K
September 2017	$986K
August 2017	$923K
July 2017	$966K
June 2017	$891K
May 2017	$882K
April 2017	$870K
March 2017	$871K
February 2017	$856K
January 2017	$830K
2016
December 2016	$835K
November 2016	$828K
October 2016	$848K
September 2016	$820K
August 2016	$821K

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	0.26	Single-Family Home	$1,355,000	06/30/26	2	1	998
1141 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$867,952	03/25/26	2	1	1,224
1385 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$1,120,000	06/26/26	2	1	956
1436 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$1,040,000	03/26/26	2	1	976
2228 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$1,150,000	07/01/26	2	1	1,028
1814 Franklin St, Berkeley, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$425,000	12/24/25	2	1	1,188
2104 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$1,200,000	10/06/25	2	1	1,008
2324 Browning St, Berkeley, CA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$760,000	04/20/26	2	1	885
2220 Browning St, Berkeley, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$960,000	01/14/26	2	2	1,019
2426 West St, Berkeley, CA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$1,113,000	07/17/26	2	1	1,066

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
2081 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.04	$998,000	3	2	1,071	For Sale
1230 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.10	$1,600,000	4	2	1,281	Recently Sold
1297 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.04	$1,559,700	4	4	2,650	Off Market
1246 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.07	-	3	1	950	Off Market
1337 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.08	$797,100	6	4	2,832	Off Market
1347 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.09	$893,700	4	4	2,362	Off Market
1207 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.13	$8,195,000	Studio	-	16,464	For Sale
1905 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.12	$895,000	2	1.5	1,052	For Sale
2172 N Valley St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.16	$1,398,700	2	2	1,077	Off Market
1919 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.15	-	Studio	-	725	Off Market
1219 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.19	$1,475,100	2	1.5	1,252	Off Market
2132 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.17	$1,736,700	3	2	1,583	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1928

Living Area

1,021 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,020

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1276 University Ave, Berkeley, CA. 1276 University Ave is in the Poet's Corner neighborhood in Berkeley, CA and in ZIP code 94702. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,021 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4290 sqft and was built in 1928.

1276 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,021 sqft single-family home in Poet's Corner, built in 1928. It last sold for $892,500 on Jul 23, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,041,900, with a rent estimate of $3,614/month.

Home Details for 1276 University Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Additional StorageNumber of Rooms: 5Storage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1928Year Updated: 1990
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4290 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 23, 2021 Source: Bay East AOR #40940745	Sold	$892,500
May 10, 2021 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40940745	Pending	$895,000
Apr 24, 2021 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40940745	PriceChange	$895,000 Price decreased by 2%
Mar 10, 2021 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40940745	Listed For Sale	$910,000
Apr 13, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$679,000
Mar 2, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$679,000
May 25, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$400,000
Jan 6, 1995 Source: N/A	Sold	$145,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$966,058

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.
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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 1276 University Ave

What is 1276 University Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1276 University Ave in Berkeley, CA is $1,041,900.
What is the price history for 1276 University Ave?
1276 University Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $892,500 in July 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.
How big is the lot at 1276 University Ave?
The lot at 1276 University Ave in Berkeley, CA is about 0.10 acres (4,290 sq ft).
Does 1276 University Ave have a garage?
Yes, 1276 University Ave in Berkeley, CA has a garage.