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Thousand Oaks Home for Sale

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    $1,295,000 Open Sat 2PM - 4PM

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,280 Sq Ft

    839 Mendocino Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

    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,

    Erik Dreher Red Oak Realty

    839 Mendocino Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

Why Live in Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks in Berkeley is a neighborhood distinguished by its ancient coast live oak trees and striking rock formations. The area features grand homes, including Mediterranean-style residences and Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s and 1930s, often nestled among massive stones. The neighborhood is served by highly rated Berkley Public Schools, including Thousand Oaks Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle School, and Berkley High School. Solano Avenue, the local dining and shopping district, offers a variety of restaurants and shops, such as the acclaimed Indian restaurant Ajanta and the vintage-themed ice cream shop iScream. Great Stoneface Park showcases the neighborhood's unique geology, with car-sized rocks and stone urns, and serves as a spot for bouldering and leisurely walks. The Indian Trail, a stone staircase, provides a scenic route through the area. Thousand Oaks is about two miles from the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station, offering easy access to downtown San Francisco, and is approximately 25 miles from San Francisco International Airport. The neighborhood is known for its peaceful ambiance, with low stone walls and steps connecting the streets, making it a pleasant place for walks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thousand Oaks a good place to live?
Thousand Oaks is a good place to live. Thousand Oaks is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Thousand Oaks is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Thousand Oaks has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.5 people per acre and a median age of 55. The average household income is $189,360 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 86% of residents. A majority of residents in Thousand Oaks are home owners, with 15.2% of residents renting and 84.8% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Thousand Oaks can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Thousand Oaks neighborhood guide.
Is Thousand Oaks, CA a safe neighborhood?
Thousand Oaks, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Thousand Oaks?
The median home price in Thousand Oaks is $409,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $81,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,120 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $91K a year to afford the median home price in Thousand Oaks. The average household income in Thousand Oaks is $189K.
What are the best public schools in Thousand Oaks?
The best public schools that serve Thousand Oaks are:
What are the best private schools in Thousand Oaks?
The best private schools that serve Thousand Oaks are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA?
The most popular zip codes in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA include 94707, 94706, 94708, 94530 and 94703.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA are Berkeley Hills, North Berkeley, Garfield, Dartmouth and Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina.
Are home prices dropping in Thousand Oaks?
Yes, home prices in Thousand Oaks are down 42% in the last 12 months.

Home Trends in Thousand Oaks, CA

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$409,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$203
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Months of Supply
4.00
Median List Price
$409,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
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