1836 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
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Corner seating on deck
OFF MARKET

1836 Sonoma Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,764 sqft

$2,266,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026

$2,266,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,764 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,764 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,285

Local Information

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  • Schools5 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Listen to the creek from this ideally located and well-maintained 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom craftsman home in the Northbrae neighborhood of Berkeley. This home -- boasting a high "walkscore" and considered a "biker's paradise" -- is right around the corner from the North Berkeley library, and walking distance to Solano Avenue, Shattuck Avenue, and the local shops on Hopkins.

Enjoy the large back yard with creek running through, spacious deck with corner seating area, side garden, tree house, and "garden office".

The home features spacious bedrooms and living rooms, stainless steel appliances, built-in cabinets, and hardwood floors throughout. There is a working wood-burning fireplace and a window seat in the living room. The entire downstairs was remodeled within the last 10 years.

Home is equipped with a level 2 electric charger, and 18 solar panels that should provide nearly all electric needs (excluding car charging).

Fantastic neighborhood with friendly neighbors, and plenty of on-street parking.

Easy to walk to Monterey Market, Andronico's, Safeway, and Berkeley Natural Grocery. Walking distance to Thousand Oaks, Jefferson, and Berkeley Arts Magnet Elementary Schools and King Middle School. Also walkable to North Berkeley BART and AC Transit trans-bay bus stop.

Tenants will enjoy the house and property to themselves (owner lives off-site).

Lease is $7000/mo.
Tenant is responsible for all utilities and monthly costs (cable, water, electric, gas, trash, landscaping, etc.).
Pets are allowed with additional security deposit.
No smoking allowed.
Home comes with a bureau in the master bedroom that serves as additional "closet" space.
Home could be available as early as October 15, 2024, but start date is a little flexible.
Ideal lease would go through June 30, 2025.
In an effort to minimize disruption to our current tenants, we are requiring completed applications to ensure qualifications prior to showing the home.
1836 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,764 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $425,000 on Jul 22, 1998 (5,971% above the $7,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2022 with an asking price of $7,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 13, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,266,600, with a rent estimate of $5,773/month.

Home Details for 1836 Sonoma Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: FireplaceHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1836 Sonoma Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1833 Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$3,205,000
01/13/26
3
2
1,974 sqft
1204 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,799,324
10/07/25
3
2
1,746 sqft
1809 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
02/25/26
2
2
1,032 sqft
1843 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$359,000
10/20/25
3
1.5
1,793 sqft
1175 Colusa Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$3,071,250
12/04/25
4
2
2,042 sqft
1015 Merced St, Berkeley, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$2,930,000
02/19/26
3
2
1,834 sqft
1189 Sutter St, Berkeley, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
08/25/25
3
1.5
1,184 sqft
1815 Vine St, Berkeley, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
03/27/26
3
2
1,838 sqft
1717 Marin Avenue, Berkeley, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,270,000
10/03/25
3
2
1,539 sqft
1264 Monterey Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
04/03/26
3
2
2,232 sqft

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What Locals Say about Berkeley

At least 654 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

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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  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • 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
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "It feels very much like a good neighborhood everyone knows and respects each other and i like that. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Davidhubbard45
    "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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 13, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Nov 7, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$7,000
Mar 4, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Feb 22, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$6,500
Jul 22, 1998
Source: N/A
Sold
$425,000

Frequently asked questions about 1836 Sonoma Ave

  • What is 1836 Sonoma Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1836 Sonoma Ave in Berkeley, CA is $2,266,600.
  • What is the price history for 1836 Sonoma Ave?
    1836 Sonoma Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $425,000 in July 1998.
  • 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 1836 Sonoma Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1836 Sonoma Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 1836 Sonoma Ave have parking?
    Yes, 1836 Sonoma Ave in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.

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