451 Vincente Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
FOR SALE
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451 Vincente Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707

  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,177 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$1,095,000

Est. Mortgage $6,821/mo*

$1,095,000

Est. Mortgage $6,821/mo*
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,177 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)

Local Information

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Commute Destination

Description

Classic 1920s Berkeley hillside home on an expansive 13024 sq ft cul-de-sac lot in sought-after Thousand Oaks, offering a rare opportunity to restore, reimagine, and create long-term value in a well-established residential setting. Positioned on a sloped, terraced parcel with a defined driveway approach, the property offers a quiet, wooded setting and separation from the street. Approx. 2177 sq ft of living space with 5BR/2BA, including 4 bedrooms on the upper level and an additional lower-level bedroom. A formal entry opens to a central living room with fireplace, hardwood floors, and large windows framing surrounding greenery. Adjoining dining area connects comfortably to the main living space. The interior, including the eat-in kitchen, retains vintage 1926-era character, and offers opportunity for thoughtful redesign and modernization over time. Lower level adds flexibility with guest bedroom, office, or future-use potential, plus laundry room and storage. Terraced outdoor spaces include mature landscaping, pathways, stone retaining walls, and usable hillside zones. Detached garage and off-street parking. Near Solano Ave shops, cafes, schools, UC Berkeley, North Berkeley, Albany, Marin Ave, The Alameda, and key East Bay commute routes. Required City of Berkeley Energy Score is 1.

Open House

Saturday, May 09
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$503
Listed
8 days ago

Home Details for 451 Vincente Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2177 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas RangeDishwasherLaundry: Hookups Only,Inside Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Linoleum, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: City

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Detached,Garage Faces Front,Tandem,On Site (Single Family Only)
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Paved Sidewalk
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise HorsesDoes Not Include Irrigation Water Rights
Surface & Elevation
Topography: HillsideElevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 7Days on Market: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1926
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: WoodNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0622903009

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,095,000Price Per Sqft: $503
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Berkeley
School Information
Elementary School District: Berkeley UnifiedJr High / Middle School District: Berkeley UnifiedHigh School District: Alameda

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 426126279

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2177 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: San Francisco Association of REALTORSNo HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Documents

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Listing Info

Special Conditions: Probate Listing

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 426126279

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Andrew de Vries DRE #01368031, (415) 585-5200
Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan, (415) 664-9400
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Source: SFAR, MLS#426126279
Also Listed on BHHS broker feed, SFAR.

Foreclosure Information

3/1/2045
Foreclosure auction
The owner of this property has been served a
Notice of Default
. The property is scheduled to be sold at a
Foreclosure Auction
. Auction location is unavailable. Because auction dates are often changed or postponed, please confirm the auction date with a foreclosure specialist.
1/1/0000
Home in default
$550,985
Public records indicate that the owner of this property is in pre-foreclosure. The loan in default was issued on 06/25/2025.
1/19/2022
Previous Sale
$450,000
The home last sold for $450,000

Legal Details

Foreclosure Type
Non-Judicial
Recorded
Notice of Default on 03/01/2045
Notice of Default on 03/01/2045
Parcel Number
6229039

Price History for 451 Vincente Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/01/2026$1,095,000Listed For SaleSFAR #426126279
01/19/2022$450,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$1,355,565
Home facts updated by county records

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$1,599,000
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$1,312,000
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$3,400,000
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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

Learn more about our methodology.
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    "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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  • Don Boehm
    "Walkable for pet owners and easy to navigate. Lots of space for sags to play and run. Most pet owners are caring. "
  • Sydni Lunt
    "Decent neighborhood. Close to bay st and freeways. Rather busy street. Farmers market near by every week. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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
    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Express bus to SF at your doorstep, Bart not far away. There are local and express busses in the grid. "
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Andrew de Vries, Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan, (415) 664-9400
Agent Phone: (415) 585-5200
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
451 Vincente Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,177 sqft single-family home built in 1926. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by SFAR on May 1, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 426126279.