$1,700,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2025

1061 Monterey Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Northbrae Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,308 Sq Ft
3,015 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,300 Per Sq Ft

71% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 1061 Monterey Avenue, a delightful 3BR, 1.5BA Cape Cod-style home nestled in Berkeley’s beloved Northbrae neighborhood. Just steps from iconic Monterey Market, this light-filled residence offers timeless character, thoughtful updates and an unbeatable location. Step inside to discover a warm and inviting living space with classic details—hardwood floors, cozy fireplace & traditional molding—blending seamlessly with modern comforts. The spacious kitchen offers ample cabinetry & flows effortlessly into the dining room, making it perfect for everyday living & easy entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms with generous closet space and treetop views. The full bath is charming & efficient, and a convenient half bath with laundry on the main level adds everyday ease. Outside, enjoy a lush backyard oasis ideal for gardening, relaxing or hosting friends. Private driveway and detached garage offer off-street parking, bonus storage & potential artist's studio. Located in the heart of North Berkeley, you're just minutes from gourmet groceries, North Shattuck & Solano Ave restaurants/cafes and iconic Berkeley parks. With excellent transit access & top-rated schools nearby, this home offers the best of urban convenience in a peaceful, neighborly setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Dickinson

KW Advisors East Bay License #01918183 Listed on: 05/30/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 3,015 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,308 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Northbrae Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.07
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOKWOAK
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: NORTHBRAE
  • Directions: See GPS
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1308
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room
  • Stories: 2
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Laminate Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3015

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Kramer Julie S
Bought by
Lee Alan and Mejia Janina
Seller's Agent
Joshua Dickinson
KW Advisors East Bay
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$705,000
70.85%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$1,581,991

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$118,009
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.92%
Original Mortgage
$1,275,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,271,727
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$310,264

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1997
Sold by
Duane Timothy P and Mcglashan Teresa D
Bought by
Kramer Julie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,400
Interest Rate
7.45%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,700,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $338,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,275,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $1,700,000 +70.9% $1,300 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $995,000 -- $761 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,167 $532,674 $161,902 $377,772
2024 $9,167 $522,094 $158,728 $370,366
2023 $8,908 $518,721 $155,616 $363,105
2022 $8,671 $501,550 $152,565 $355,985
2021 $8,680 $491,580 $149,574 $349,006
2020 $8,210 $493,468 $148,040 $345,428
2019 $7,875 $483,795 $145,138 $338,657
2018 $7,728 $474,311 $142,293 $332,018
2017 $7,449 $465,013 $139,504 $325,509
2016 $7,190 $455,897 $136,769 $319,128
2015 $7,087 $449,048 $134,714 $314,334
2014 $7,024 $440,254 $132,076 $308,178
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Joshua Dickinson

    KW Advisors East Bay

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41099695

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2608-015-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Northbrae

1061 Monterey Ave, Berkeley, CA

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