1281 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
OFF MARKET

$1,790,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 10, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,814 sqft

1281 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94702

North Berkeley

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,814 sqft
$987/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Furnished private bedroom with half bath in a spacious shared home in a desired North Berkeley neighborhood

We're leasing a bright and quiet bedroom in our 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home. The room includes two closets and a private half bath. It is furnished with a queen size bed and mattress. Windows and doors which have been recently upgraded, bring in plenty of natural light and provide heat insulation. It feels like a mini-suite within a shared home, offering a great sense of privacy.

The home is located just a few blocks from North Berkeley BART and one block from University Avenue an ideal location close to public transportation, grocery stores, and plenty of restaurants.

For sharing spaces, the house features hardwood plank flooring, abundant natural light, and updated stainless steel appliances. We also have in-house laundry (washer and dryer), and the yard has been recently landscaped with new trees and flowers.

Rent is $1,850/month, with utilities shared among housemates (typically around $150/month in winter and about $75/month in summer).

1 year minimum; renter are responsible for utilities; No indoor smoking;
1281 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,814 sqft single-family home in North Berkeley. It last sold for $955,000 on Nov 17, 2022 (51,522% above the $1,850 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2022 with an asking price of $5,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 17, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,790,300, with a rent estimate of $5,903/month.

Home Details for 1281 Berkeley Way

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: nowUtilities Share: 1/4

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
Room & Shared Space
Room is furnished

Comparable Sales for 1281 Berkeley Way

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1370 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
09/22/25
3
2
1,339 sqft
1230 Addison St, Berkeley, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
03/19/26
4
2
1,281 sqft
1207 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,688,000
03/25/26
3
2
1,598 sqft
1419 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
06/24/26
3
1.5
1,020 sqft
1435 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,370,000
05/28/26
3
1.5
1,178 sqft
2304 Edwards St, Berkeley, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,180,000
02/25/26
5
2
1,945 sqft
1431 Northside Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,025,000
10/30/25
4
2
1,498 sqft
2010 9th St, Berkeley, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
05/06/26
3
3
1,413 sqft
1013 Addison St, Berkeley, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,225,000
04/24/26
3
2
1,320 sqft
1622 Belvedere Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
09/30/25
2
2.5
1,523 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in North Berkeley

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$5,903/mo
Average rent
$2.5K
$75MoM
Available listings
46
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about North Berkeley

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 17, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Dec 13, 2022
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$5,600
Nov 17, 2022
Source: Bay East AOR #41008726
Sold
$955,000
Nov 4, 2022
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41008726
Pending
$899,000
Oct 14, 2022
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41008726
Contingent
$899,000

Frequently asked questions about 1281 Berkeley Way

  • What is 1281 Berkeley Way estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1281 Berkeley Way is $1,790,300.
  • What is the price history for 1281 Berkeley Way?
    1281 Berkeley Way last sold for $955,000 in November 2022.
  • 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 1281 Berkeley Way have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1281 Berkeley Way has in-unit laundry.

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