Tucked away in the beautiful Berkeley Hills, this rarely available Storybook-style home offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Built in 1927 by Joseph M. Walker, it features a clinker brick chimney, dramatic wood-beamed ceilings, arched entryways, a grand fireplace, hardwood floors, and stained-glass windows—just a few of the many enchanting details. One of the home’s most whimsical touches is the second bedroom, accessible through a traditional door—or a hidden passage in the closet. The exterior showcases original stone and brickwork, surrounded by lush landscaping with flowers, trees, and plants that enhance its storybook charm. Recent upgrades include a newer roof, exterior fire-hardening, some seismic retrofitting, and new copper plumbing. This well- maintained gem is move-in ready. Located close to Tilden park, Lake Anza, gourmet district, a golf course, numerous hiking trails, an easy walk to Cragmont Park, and central to the East Bay area, jump at this chance to be the owner of a Storybook home by a celebrated 20th century architect.
Sold for $1,300,000 on 05/07/25
$1,300,000
51 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA 94708
2beds
1,236sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$1,240,000 Zestimate®
$1,052/sqft
$3,171 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,240,000
$1.12M - $1.38M
$3,171/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 08, 2025 at 06:16am
Listed by:
Christina Gray DRE #02113801 925-998-1171,
Compass,
Lydia Sun DRE #02224134 310-753-8118,
Compass
Bought with:
M. Reza Aghababa, DRE #02135446
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41091806
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,236
- Total interior livable area: 1,236 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: Level, Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 63296341
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Other
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
- Subdivision: North Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2025 | Sold | $1,300,000+30.7%$1,052/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41091806 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Pending sale | $995,000$805/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091806 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $995,000+31.8%$805/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091806 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2014 | Sold | $755,000+8.6%$611/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40653721 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2014 | Listed for sale | $695,000+135.6%$562/sqft |
Source: THE GRUBB CO. INC. #40653721 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $925,485 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,963 +2.5% | $907,343 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,627 +2.1% | $889,555 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cragmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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Estimated market value
$1,240,000
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