Enjoy a magical sunset at Indian Rock Park, then meander down to Solano Ave, one of Berkeley’s most charming neighborhood shopping streets, for dinner, a coffee, or to peruse a local bookshop. All this in a matter of minutes, and without a car! 839 Mendocino offers all the conveniences of town life with the peacefulness of the hills. Designed by the renowned Berkeley architect Walter Ratcliff, this home radiates the warmth and charm of a Berkeley Craftsman. It features gorgeous woodwork and generous, light-filled living spaces with views of the Bay. The rear patio garden off the large kitchen offers great indoor/outdoor flow for entertaining. The detached garage is full of possibilities*. Upstairs, there are two sunny bedrooms. The primary has an adjoining room, perfect for an office or study. The large third bedroom downstairs offers great flexibility for many uses**. With tons of attic space as well as a large basement rec room, this house has infinite potential*. Bring your vision to 839 Mendocino Avenue and make it your own! *Buyer to investigate.
Sold for $1,850,000 on 08/15/25
$1,850,000
839 Mendocino Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
3beds
2,280sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,819,700 Zestimate®
$811/sqft
$5,896 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,819,700
$1.64M - $2.02M
$5,896/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 05:05pm
Listed by:
Erik Dreher DRE #02011235 415-235-4047,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Sarah Ridge, DRE #01990459
District Homes
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41105837
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,280
- Total interior livable area: 2,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 61257738
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Details
- Builder name: Walter Ratclif
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Water: Sump Pump
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $1,850,000+42.9%$811/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41105837 | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$568/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41105837 | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$568/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41105837 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $128,718 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,783 +3.8% | $126,194 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,535 +4.6% | $123,720 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94707
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Thousand Oaks Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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Estimated market value
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