1296 Monterey Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
SOLD
DEC 12, 2025

1296 Monterey Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,362 sqft

$1,950,000

Last Sold: Dec 12, 2025
3% over list $1.9M
$826/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $11,461/mo*
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$1,950,000

Last Sold: Dec 12, 2025
3% over list $1.9M
$826/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $11,461/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,362 sqft

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Description

1296 Monterey Ave isn’t the kind of place you notice right away. It’s tucked back behind another house, almost like it wants to stay a little hidden. That’s part of the charm—once you find it, you feel like you’ve discovered a little retreat. A creek runs nearby, adding just enough of that calming background sound to remind you nature is close, even in the middle of Berkeley. The living room is bright and spacious, with doors that open out onto a deck that feels like it’s perched in the trees. Surrounded by greenery and overlooking the creek, it’s the kind of spot where mornings start slow with coffee and evenings stretch long with friends. The 3 spacious upstairs bedrooms all have their own personality. One of them has this little nook that works just as well for a desk as it does for a play space. In addition there’s a bonus room with wood paneling that feels like it’s been there forever—warm, cozy, and perfect for late-night projects or curling up with a book. Downstairs, there’s a huge bedroom with a half bath that could easily be turned into a roomy primary suite if you wanted. And while the house feels private, you’re just a short stroll from Hopkins Street with its bakeries, markets, and cafés. It’s that perfect balance of privacy and convenience.
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 December 14, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$826/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1296 Monterey Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2362 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Dryer,WasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two StoryFloors: Other
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Carport
Pool
Pool: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: CondominiumArchitecture: Craftsman
Building
Construction Materials: Composition ShinglesNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 60242958

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,899,000Price Per Sqft: $826/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Nov 06 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Berkeley

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2362 Square Feet

Community

Units in Building: 2

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41113014
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Andrea Gordon DRE #01233563, (510) 421-6818
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Bought with: Lisa Robesch DRE #02081605, Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41113014

Price History for 1296 Monterey Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/12/2025$1,950,000Sold
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41113014
11/07/2025$1,899,000PendingbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41113014
10/03/2025$1,899,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41113014
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$133,211
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1296 Monterey Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1207 Francisco St #2, Berkeley, CA
0.74
Condo
$1,688,000
03/25/26
3
2
1,598
1515 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA
0.89
Condo
$1,550,000
04/10/26
2
2
2,155
1515 Oxford St #3D, Berkeley, CA
0.89
Condo
$1,550,000
09/08/25
2
2
2,155
1515 Oxford St #1D, Berkeley, CA
0.89
Condo
$1,400,000
04/27/26
2
2
2,155
1515 Oxford St #2D, Berkeley, CA
0.89
Condo
$1,360,000
05/12/25
2
2
2,155
1515 Oxford St #1B, Berkeley, CA
0.89
Condo
$1,300,000
06/13/25
2
2
2,049
1401 Walnut St #1D, Berkeley, CA
0.80
Condo
$1,050,000
10/10/25
2
2
1,666

Assigned Schools

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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. "
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  • 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."
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  • Don Boehm
    "Walkable for pet owners and easy to navigate. Lots of space for sags to play and run. Most pet owners are caring. "
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  • Sydni Lunt
    "Decent neighborhood. Close to bay st and freeways. Rather busy street. Farmers market near by every week. "
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  • 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."
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  • Anya Kusmierski
    "Beautiful homes, stunning views, and beautiful walking paths and stairways connecting the neighborhood. "
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  • Anya Kusmierski
    "Many people walk there dogs in the neighborhood. Roads are a bit windy and narrow and the neighborhood is quite hilly."
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  • Imsalgado
    "Not bad when timed right and if you drive an electric car but BART and bus are easy to get to and efficient. "
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  • 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"
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  • 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. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s lovely, lots of young families, big park. Close to downtown Berkeley and to San Francisco. Not too snooty. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Challenging as more people are driving and fewer taking public transportations following the pandemic"
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    "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. "
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  • 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!"
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  • 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 "
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    "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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  • 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."
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    "Lots of dogs in the area. However many dog owners do NOT pick up after their dogs. Very frustrating and gross. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • 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. "
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    "Sucks. No kids play outside. It’s dumpy and unfriendly. Trash everywhere and lots of sideshows……………."
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  • 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. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Amazing architecture and well maintained houses. Beautiful hills with scenic houses nestled in. Close to many great things."
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    "Great access to public transit, both bus and BART, with good bikes lanes as well. There is also a ferry in the Berkeley marina"
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  • 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. "
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  • 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."
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    "It feels very much like a good neighborhood everyone knows and respects each other and i like that. "
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    "Diverse, neat people, good to walk, good public transit, each block feels different. Sunny and cloudy - walk a block to find your weather. "
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  • 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."
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  • Trulia User
    "We have long established neighbors, a farmers market every Tuesday and Thursday and a walkable bart station "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors in general are great, the gardens - well kept, there are tons of stores and things to do. "
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  • Tonja_12000
    "The Fourth of July at the Berkeley Marina every year attracts hundreds of people and it’s such a great event"
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  • Saida A.
    "Express bus to SF at your doorstep, Bart not far away. There are local and express busses in the grid. "
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  • Fiona K.
    "An easy walk to Bart makes for a simple commute to downtown SF, Berkeley, or Oakland! There are also bus lines nearby"
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  • Bahareh J.
    "Convinient, regular bus transportation and 20 walk to bart station. Gig cars are allowed to park and .."
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    "Commuting is easy in this neighborhood. So many options to choose from. Bus, Bart, Bicycle, Carpool. "
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  • Davidhubbard45
    "Street block parties, community earthquake training, cafes and restaurants, events in Strawberry Creek Park. "
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  • Bhkchan
    "Support from local neighbors (via systems like NextDoor). People are very willing to help the community"
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  • 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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1296 Monterey Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,362 sqft condo built in 1917. This property is not currently available for sale. 1296 Monterey Ave was last sold on Dec 12, 2025 for $1,950,000 (3% higher than the asking price of $1,899,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1296 Monterey Ave is $1,919,800.