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SOLD

MAY 18, 2026

1578 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94703

Central Berkeley

6 Beds
3 Baths
2,544 sqft

$1,316,000

Last Sold: May 18, 2026

14% over list $1.15M

$517/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $8,026/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$1,316,000

Last Sold: May 18, 2026

14% over list $1.15M

$517/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $8,026/mo*

Refinance Your Home

6 Beds

3 Baths

2,544 sqft

Local Information

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Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

A rare opportunity to own a piece of Berkeley history. Built in 1925 and lovingly held by the same family for 78 years, this spacious 6 bedroom home is being offered on the market for the first time in nearly 8 decades. Ideally located just minutes from the University, BART, downtown Berkeley, and nearby schools and parks, this property offers both convenience and strong investment potential. The home features generous living spaces and classical architectural charm, ready for a new owner to restore and reimagine. Repairs are needed, including updates to the windows and other areas throughout the home making this an excellent opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to create their dream property in a prime location. Come take a look today. No buyers letters will be presented to the seller. This sale is AS-IS. Home Energy Score of 5. Pest inspection, sewer lateral estimate and BESO reports are uploaded into documents.

1578 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,544 sqft single-family home in Central Berkeley, built in 1925. It last sold for $1,316,000 on May 18, 2026 (14% above the $1,150,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,325,900, with a rent estimate of $7,339/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$517/sqft

Listed

102 days ago

Home Details for 1578 Allston Way

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2544 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, DishwasherDishwasherLaundry: Laundry Room,Laundry Closet,Gas Dryer Hookup,Hookups Only,Inside,Inside Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Central,Fireplace(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning, See RemarksHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Laminate, Linoleum, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Laminate, Linoleum, Tile

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: FiberglassFencing: Back Yard, Wood, Fenced, Full, OtherOther Structures: Shed(s), StorageExterior: Uncovered CourtyardFoundation: Raised
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+,Driveway
Frontage Road Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Contemporary
Building Construction Materials: Plaster, Ceiling Insulation, StuccoNot Attached Property

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,150,000Price Per Sqft: $517/sqft

Location
Direction & Address City: Berkeley

HOA
Association for this Listing: MetroList Services, Inc.

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3598.056 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Mobile R/V
Mobile Home Park Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 226037931

Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago

Listed by Julie Wood DRE #01480835, (916) 524-5153

Realty Connect Services

Bought with: Red Oak Realty

Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.

Source: MetroList Services of CA, MLS#226037931

Price History for 1578 Allston Way

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/18/2026	$1,316,000	Sold	MetroList Services of CA #226037931
Recording Date 05/18/2026 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/27/2026	$1,150,000	Pending	MetroList Services of CA #226037931

03/28/2026	$1,150,000	Listed For Sale	MetroList Services of CA #226037931

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.43M

$68.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

127.9%

5.8%MoM

Price per sq ft

$916

$20MoM

Available listings

154

16MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax
Assessment	$152,423

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1578 Allston Way

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2105 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$1,230,000	06/23/26	4	3	2,948
2304 Edwards St, Berkeley, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$1,180,000	02/25/26	5	2	1,945
2310 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$1,700,000	10/24/25	3	2	1,543
2221 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$2,230,000	02/13/26	4	2	2,902
1524 Blake St, Berkeley, CA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$1,800,000	03/09/26	4	3	2,132
2433 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$2,650,000	07/16/25	4	3	1,986
2221 Roosevelt Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$1,820,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,833
1800 Blake St, Berkeley, CA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$1,425,000	02/24/26	4	2.5	2,672

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OFF MARKET
Est. $1,401,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,077 sqft
2139 Spaulding Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,294,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,062 sqft
1564 Allston Way,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,695,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,378 sqft
2131 Spaulding Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD
JAN 14, 2026
$1,030,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,652 sqft
2201-2203 Spaulding Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
FOR SALE
$2,195,000
3,203 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,507,700
4 bd
2 ba
1,650 sqft
1610 Allston Way,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,688,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,881 sqft
2220 California Street,
Berkeley, CA 94703
Coldwell Banker Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $2,051,700
4 bd
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2,151 sqft
2120 Spaulding Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,886,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,374 sqft
2117 Spaulding Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD
JUL 1, 2026
$1,150,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,028 sqft
2228 Spaulding Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
Elaine M. Carney DRE #01344460, Ascend Real Estate
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,356,800
2 bd
1 ba
964 sqft
1530 Addison St,
Berkeley, CA 94703

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What Locals Say about Central Berkeley

At least 29 Trulia users voted on each feature.

98 % Say there are sidewalks
97 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
92 % Say it's dog friendly
79 % Say parking is easy
76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
71 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say neighbors are friendly
62 % Say there's wildlife
62 % Say kids play outside
61 % Say yards are well-kept
53 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say car is needed
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
44 % Say there's holiday spirit
38 % Say there are community events
34 % Say it's quiet

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Joiyao
Resident
8y ago
"Nice people, trees, active police and good food make this a good place to live. Look at the sidewalks and streets in the area stick to well paved areas."
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Shamar a. J. M.
Resident
8y ago
"South Berkeley is a transitioning neighborhood as most places around America there is gentrification going on. Berkeley overall is a good place to live with good schools"
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Joiyao
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"I used to live here and the neighborhood is nice to live and work in. They are really cleaning things up "
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walzer
11y ago
"Walk to entertainment, supermarket and transportation. Includes detached 500 sq ft. art studio"
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Rie Y.
13y ago
"This is a fairly quiet street, with some foot and car traffic since it connects to Sacramento Street and University Ave. But it's much more neighborhood-oriented than it seems, and close to daycare/dog park/cafe/bakery."
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mysolosusan
14y ago
"I live almost on the corner of Bancroft and Roosevelt, and have lived in central Berkeley for two straight decades now. It's a great neighborhood - I see there's supposed to be a bit higher crime not far from here, but in all these years I've seen only one crime - a mugging wherein a Berkeley high graduate about 19 years old, tried to steal an earbud for a cell phone from a high school girl. He didn't get the earbud and the police caught him and a couple others with the minimum of fuss. That's it, although I've heard of a couple other small crimes more toward university. To live here is to feel very safe, and really be in walking distance to UC, and all kinds of shops, restaurants and so on. The little tot parks are real nice, especially the one on Roosevelt, and walking is very enjoyable due to all the lovely landscaping done in this area around private homes. Neighbors are great. I love living here except for having to get a parking permit - which is cheap and easy to do really."
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