An urban oasis in Central Berkeley! Live with ease and efficiency in this eco-updated Mid-Century home that blends seamlessly into its lush surroundings. Nestled behind the front garden, the south-facing front porch welcomes you home to a sunny living and dining room with corner windows and a fireplace. The adjacent updated kitchen has ample storage and a custom eat-in nook with easy access to the attached finished garage that adds an extra 250+ sqft of flexible space! The hallway leads to a remodeled bathroom and two spacious bedrooms with garden views and seamless access to the back deck and tranquil yard. Your own oasis in the back is complete with multiple outdoor living zones, lush landscaping, a newer hot tub, and plenty of room for future expansion or to build an ADU. Extensive and thoughtful upgrades done over time including electrical, plumbing, roof, seismic retrofit, radiant floor heating, and an owned PV solar system to name a few. Super clean reports and sewer lateral compliant. Move right in and head out for a stroll to San Pablo Park, West Berkeley Bowl, and all that this friendly neighborhood has to offer! Open Sun 6/18 2-4pm.
Sold for $1,281,000 on 06/30/23
$1,281,000
1221 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94702
2beds
807sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$1,189,300 Zestimate®
$1,587/sqft
$3,213 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,189,300
$1.11M - $1.27M
$3,213/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 30, 2023 at 11:17am
Listed by:
William Witort DRE #01921115 510-557-4537,
Compass
Bought with:
Aida Molina-Polle, DRE #01423725
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41029832
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 807
- Total interior livable area: 807 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Spaces
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: Premium Lot, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5417829
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2023 | Sold | $1,281,000+43.1%$1,587/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41029832 | ||
| 6/21/2023 | Pending sale | $895,000$1,109/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41029832 | ||
| 6/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $895,000+211.8%$1,109/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41029832 | ||
| 2/3/2011 | Sold | $287,000-17.8%$356/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #40494048 | ||
| 10/26/2010 | Listed for sale | $349,000$432/sqft |
Source: Landmark Real Estate #40494048 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,332,751 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,548 +191.2% | $1,306,620 +269.7% |
| 2023 | $6,027 +2.1% | $353,403 +2% |
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Neighborhood: Southwest Berkeley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Oxford Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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