$1,150,000
SOLD OCT 27, 2025

581 Arlington Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,070 Sq Ft
4,700 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,075 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Subterranean Parking

About This Home

As of October 2025

Berkeley Craftsman with Bay & Skyline Views Perched high in the Berkeley Hills along Arlington Avenue, with views of the San Francisco skyline and Bay, 581 Arlington Avenue combines classic 1920s character with thoughtful updates. This Craftsman bungalow offers a split level, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath plus a versatile bonus office. A landscaped front yard and welcoming Spanish-tile porch lead to an arched entry portico and rounded top front door, opening into the entry hall and light-filled living room. The dining room with corner built-in connects to a refreshed kitchen and bonus office, flowing seamlessly to a nearly level backyard with a brick dining patio set beneath mature oak trees—an inviting space for gatherings or quiet evenings outdoors. Practical features include: a one-car garage with laundry area, storage for bikes and gear, plus a long driveway with parking for two more vehicles. Recent updates include a newer roof, furnace, fresh interior and exterior paint, multizone drip irrigation, and completed sewer lateral. Move-in ready today, with huge potential for future expansion. 581 Arlington ave, Berkeley, CA, 94707 1070 Sq feet 2+Bedroom/1Bath 4700 Sq ft. lot

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Leverette

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01371899 Listed on: 09/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Matsuhara

RE/MAX Accord License #01432223

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,070 Sq Ft Home
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Free-Standing Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Separate Meters
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by craftsman
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Landscaped
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.11
  • View: Bay, City Lights, San Francisco, Water, City
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMCURBAN
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Take Arlington ave
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1070
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Office
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Builder Name: craftsman
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Below Building Parking

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Utilities: Irrigation Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4700

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2025
Closed on
Oct 17, 2025
Sold by
1996 Bucher Family Trust and Bucher Anthony D
Bought by
Chavez Karina
Seller's Agent
Scott Leverette
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Alison Matsuhara
RE/MAX Accord
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$161,000
16.28%
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-50.53%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$919,144
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$130,306

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 1996
Sold by
Bucher Charles W and Bucher Mary G
Bought by
Bucher Charles W and Bucher Mary E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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 $1,150,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $920,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Sold $1,150,000 +16.3% $1,075 / Sq Ft
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2025 09/24/25 For Sale $989,000 -- $924 / 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 $4,016 $81,889 $59,823 $22,066
2024 $4,016 $80,283 $58,650 $21,633
2023 $3,853 $78,709 $57,500 $21,209
2022 $3,675 $77,166 $56,373 $20,793
2021 $3,648 $75,653 $55,268 $20,385
2020 $3,377 $74,877 $54,701 $20,176
2019 $3,148 $73,410 $53,629 $19,781
2018 $3,055 $71,970 $52,577 $19,393
2017 $2,915 $70,559 $51,546 $19,013
2016 $2,735 $69,176 $50,536 $18,640
2015 $2,680 $68,137 $49,777 $18,360
2014 $2,621 $66,802 $48,802 $18,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Scott Leverette

    Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Alison Matsuhara

    RE/MAX Accord

See All Agents

Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41112602

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2916-012-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707

581 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA

Sold

Detached

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

bridgeMLS Bay East 2025. CCAR 2025. bridgeMLS 2025. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Nearby Homes