$1,720,000
SOLD APR 30, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,284 Sq Ft
3,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,340 Per Sq Ft

44% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of April 2025

651 Neilson is a beautifully updated 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom 1930’s home on a lovely tree-lined street in North Berkeley. Just a few steps take you into a bright and inviting living room surrounded by windows and anchored by a functioning gas fireplace. Recently refinished hardwood floors add character and warmth throughout The thoughtfully remodeled kitchen features a Thermador stove, high-end appliances, and a cozy corner office overlooking the front yard as well as a bar counter that opens seamlessly to the dining room—making this an ideal lay-out for entertaining or watching your little ones play. A functional laundry area off the kitchen offers ample storage and cabinet space. The light-filled bedrooms provide generous closet space, while both bathrooms have been tastefully upgraded. The primary bedroom includes a convenient en-suite bathroom. The backyard is an ideal retreat—perfect for BBQ’s, veggie beds, play and some adventure! A charming treehouse adds a touch of magic, and there’s still space where a trampoline once stood. Additional perks: abundant storage, including a spacious backyard shed, and an electric car charger for your EV. Just a few minutes’ stroll to the shop and restaurants on Solano Avenue or Kensington Circle (and its fabulous farmers market!)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anna Bellomo

District Homes License #01822897 Listed on: 04/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Mitchell

Compass License #01951068

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,066

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • No Garage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electricity To Lot Line

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision, Super Adorable! Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62286824

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,066

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Solano to Neilson
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3800
  • Parcel Number: 62286824
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Roig Diego
Bought by
Rogers Molly
Seller's Agent
Anna Bellomo
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Jason Mitchell
Compass
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,720,000
Premium/Discount to List
$525,000
43.93%
Total Days on Market
13
Views
61

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-80.71%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Grembek Offer and Grembek Mirit
Bought by
Rogers Molly
Seller's Agent
Anna Bellomo
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Jason Mitchell
Compass
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,720,000
Premium/Discount to List
$525,000
43.93%
Views
61

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2014
Sold by
Heckman Marcia L
Bought by
Grembek Offer and Grembek Mirit

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1995
Sold by
Riccardi Jon E
Bought by
Heckman Marcia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1993
Sold by
Riccardi Alice May Wilson
Bought by
Riccardi Jon E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,720,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $765,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $284,000 Chicago Title Co
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $755,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $499,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $350,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $390,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $275,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $195,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,413 Unknown
Previous Owner $136,051 Unknown
Previous Owner $148,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $175,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $94,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $1,720,000 +43.9% $1,340 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $931 / 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
2024 $14,066 $912,361 $275,808 $643,553
2023 $13,725 $901,337 $270,401 $630,936
2022 $13,439 $876,666 $265,100 $618,566
2021 $13,483 $859,347 $259,904 $606,443
2020 $12,847 $857,464 $257,239 $600,225
2019 $12,427 $840,657 $252,197 $588,460
2018 $12,221 $824,180 $247,254 $576,926
2017 $11,794 $808,023 $242,407 $565,616
2016 $11,459 $792,180 $237,654 $554,526
2015 $11,305 $780,284 $234,085 $546,199
2014 $6,516 $384,861 $115,458 $269,403
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41092619

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2868-024-00