1440 Acton Cres, Berkeley, CA 94702
OFF MARKET

1440 Acton Cres
Berkeley, CA 94702

Poet's Corner
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,144 sqft

$1,538,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,386/mo*
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$1,538,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,386/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,144 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.54M
Since last month
Increased$11K (+0.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$43K (-2.7%)
Since last sale
Decreased$119K (-7.1%)
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 +73% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.55M
July 2026$1.55M
June 2026$1.54M
May 2026$1.58M
April 2026$1.55M
March 2026$1.56M
February 2026$1.56M
January 2026$1.48M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,355,000
06/30/26
2
1
998
2228 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
07/01/26
2
1
1,028
2104 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
10/06/25
2
1
1,008
2238 California St, Berkeley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
07/02/26
2
1
998
2426 West St, Berkeley, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,113,000
07/17/26
2
1
1,066
2323 Browning St, Berkeley, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
05/14/26
3
1
1,355
1539 Blake St, Berkeley, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,341,539
05/26/26
2
1
1,172
2230 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,090,000
01/14/26
3
1
995
1226 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
07/04/26
2
1
1,039
1421 Blake St, Berkeley, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
11/13/25
2
1
968

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
2132 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.08
$1,726,900
3
2
1,583
Off Market
2211 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.10
$1,459,200
3
1.5
1,521
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.12
$1,509,700
3
2
1,436
Off Market
2107 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.11
$1,358,600
2
1.5
1,024
Off Market
2120 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.11
$1,982,400
4
3
2,151
Off Market
2172 N Valley St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.12
$1,380,000
2
2
1,077
Off Market
2219 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.11
$1,424,100
3
1
1,110
Off Market
2219 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.11
$865,000
2
1
816
Off Market
2220 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.13
$1,355,000
2
1
998
Recently Sold
2230 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.13
$1,090,000
3
1
995
Recently Sold
2131 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.13
$1,654,500
2
2
1,378
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1941
Living Area
1,144 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,345
Parking
1 Car Garage

About this House

AN ESCAPE FROM THE ORDINARY! This Poets Corner little Oasis is truly a hidden GEM. Brought from France in the 1940s, this unique home is an absolute Beauty! Perfectly located on a quiet Cul-de-sac, on a setting full of nature. As soon as you enter the gated, private front garden, you feel the magic! The first floor consists of an inviting porch that leads you to an entrance foyer, before you enter the 20+ feet high, spectacular Living Room with an impressive large window, a Fireplace, and a built-in Dining area. The large, eat-in Kitchen could use some upgrades, it has a sliding door to the back deck. A master Bedroom with wood floors and a small skylight, and a French Door to the large back deck and a Hot Tub. The recently remodeled Bath has a window overlooking a stunning Redwood tree. A small room off the kitchen could be a 3rd bedroom or an office. It has 4 windows and a sliding door to the deck as well. The second floor consists of a 2nd. Bedroom with wood floor, a large closet and 2 small windows overlooking mature trees. The backyard is your own serene, magical, fabulous piece of The Strawberry Creek. Just a few minutes walk to The North Berkeley BART station & The Strawberry Creek Park. All in the heart of Berkeley.WOW!!
1440 Acton Cres, Berkeley, CA 94702 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,144 sqft single-family home in Poet's Corner, built in 1941. It last sold for $1,670,000 on Mar 28, 2024 (12% above the $1,488,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,538,400, with a rent estimate of $4,062/month.

Home Details for 1440 Acton Cres

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1144 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, WasherDryerLaundry: Dryer,WasherWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Has Heating Unspecified TypeNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Has Heating Unspecified Type
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two StoryFloors: Tile, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: FencedExterior: Garden, Back Yard, Front YardGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Creek, Stream Year RoundOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: French Country
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, ShinglesNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 56199745

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,488,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Mar 13 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Berkeley

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1144 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5314.32 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Offer As Is

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41048786
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Ramon Ariza DRE #01293006, (415) 608-0416
Winkler Real Estate Group
Fanny Chew DRE #02199639, (415) 425-4576
Winkler Real Estate Group
Bought with: Carol Koffel DRE #01982667, MLSListing
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41048786

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 28, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41048786
Sold
$1,670,000
Mar 14, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41048786
Pending
$1,488,000
Feb 15, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41048786
Listed For Sale
$1,488,000
Jul 7, 2000
Source: N/A
Sold
$439,000

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

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  • 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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    "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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    "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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  • Lauraeinowski
    "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
    "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
    "Charming bungalow. Many friendly families with young children, as well as many bikers & dog walkers in Poets Corner."
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  • Notcyndi
    "Foot traffic, sidewalks, & charm. Street parking available. Street cleaning 2x/mo. Family & professionals friendly."
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  • Notcyndi
    "Poets Corner is filled with darling Craftsmen style homes & a few “dwell” modern style remodels & fences."
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Frequently asked questions about 1440 Acton Cres

  • What is 1440 Acton Cres estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1440 Acton Cres in Berkeley, CA is $1,538,400.
  • What is the price history for 1440 Acton Cres?
    1440 Acton Cres in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,670,000 in March 2024.
  • 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 1440 Acton Cres have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1440 Acton Cres in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 1440 Acton Cres have a yard?
    Yes, 1440 Acton Cres in Berkeley, CA has a yard.
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