42 Somerset Pl, Berkeley, CA 94707
OFF MARKET

$2,605,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,788 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

42 Somerset Pl, Berkeley, CA 94707

Est. Refi. Payment $16,804/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 8, 2020 for $1,800,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.61M
Since last month
Increased$5K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$39K (+1.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$817K (+45.4%)
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 +53% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$2.62M
September 2026$2.61M
August 2026$2.58M
July 2026$2.62M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
813 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,860,000
08/25/26
4
3
2,528
910 Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$3,160,000
11/04/25
3
2
2,316
770 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
04/02/26
5
3.5
2,400
929 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,633,000
10/26/26
4
2
2,104
765 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,365,000
04/17/26
4
4
2,684
775 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,975,000
09/24/26
3
2
1,904
784 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,650,000
05/21/26
4
3
2,162
131 Montrose Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
05/13/26
4
2
2,342
815 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
11/19/25
4
2.5
3,175
912 Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,750,000
12/29/25
4
3.5
2,282

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
96 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.02
$2,016,600
4
2
2,143
Off Market
92 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.02
$2,066,900
3
2
2,083
Off Market
94 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.02
$2,584,200
5
3
3,546
Off Market
84 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.03
$2,889,600
4
3
2,739
Off Market
906 Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.04
$4,195,800
5
6.5
4,862
Off Market
89 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.04
-
5
4.5
3,420
Off Market
78 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.04
$3,446,400
4
4.5
2,897
Off Market
820 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$2,239,700
4
3
2,020
Off Market
824 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$3,657,500
5
4
3,264
Off Market
902 Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$2,313,200
4
4
1,740
Off Market
30 Somerset Pl, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$2,911,500
4
4
3,198
Off Market
801 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$1,518,100
2
2
1,320
Off Market
803 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$1,709,800
3
3
1,528
Off Market
72 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$2,746,100
4
3.5
3,000
Off Market
83 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$2,172,900
2
4
2,813
Off Market
799 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$1,454,000
Studio
3
1,677
Off Market
807 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.06
$1,394,300
2
2
1,346
Off Market
908 Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.06
$2,131,700
5
3
3,034
Off Market
900 Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.06
$2,070,100
3
2
1,775
Off Market
797 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.06
$2,681,100
5
5
3,092
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools5 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1929
0.29 acre lot
2,788 sqft
$935/sqft
Garage

About this House

Truly rare and special property. Originally owned by the Hinkel family. Believed to have been a gracious and grand summer house, built as a private retreat for a San Francisco family. Every room has an abundance of windows, with wonderful light and views of nature. The overall verdant grounds create your own garden oasis. The environment maintains a sense of privacy and is captivating and serene. This residence feels like an oasis away from the hustle and bustle, with an expansive open summer porch feel. Updates in keeping with the lovely architecture, beautifully proportioned public rooms and great separation of space with access to sunny deck, and inviting outdoor spaces. Tucked on a private cul-de-sac surrounded by beloved John Hinkel Park yet blocks to Solano Avenue, Monterey Market and the Gourmet Ghetto, there simply is nothing like this. The home is expansive and the setting is spectacular, with a year round meandering creek and delightful natural park-like grounds.
42 Somerset Pl, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,788 sqft single-family home built in 1929. It last sold for $1,800,000 on Dec 8, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,605,900, with a rent estimate of $8,071/month.

Home Details for 42 Somerset Pl

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: WoodGardenPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1929Year Updated: 1929
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 1, 2021
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40943628
Listed For Sale
$1,695,000
Dec 8, 2020
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40943628
Sold
$1,800,000
Nov 15, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,695,000
Oct 31, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,695,000
May 29, 1998
Source: N/A
Sold
$577,000

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.45M
$36KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
128.3%
1.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$947
$16MoM
Available listings
139
18MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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Frequently asked questions about 42 Somerset Pl

  • What is 42 Somerset Pl estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 42 Somerset Pl in Berkeley, CA is $2,605,900.
  • What is the price history for 42 Somerset Pl?
    42 Somerset Pl in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,800,000 in December 2020.
  • 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 $1.45M. That is down $36K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 42 Somerset Pl?
    The lot at 42 Somerset Pl in Berkeley, CA is about 0.29 acres (12,501 sq ft).
  • Does 42 Somerset Pl have a garage?
    Yes, 42 Somerset Pl in Berkeley, CA has a garage.

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