$1,295,000
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839 Mendocino Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated payment $7,731/month

Total Views 696
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,280 Sq Ft
$568 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 2-minute walk to Contra Costa Rock Park

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Erik Dreher

Red Oak Realty License #02011235 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Red Oak Realty

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,783

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 7,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Walter Ratclif
  • Northbrae Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61257738

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,783

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Northbrae
  • Directions: Marin to Mendocino
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Walter Ratclif
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7150
  • Parcel Number: 61257738

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $6,783 $119,194 $75,236 $50,958
2023 $6,535 $123,720 $73,761 $49,959
2022 $6,250 $114,295 $72,315 $48,980
2021 $6,196 $111,916 $70,897 $48,019
2020 $5,630 $117,697 $70,170 $47,527
2019 $5,146 $115,389 $68,794 $46,595
2018 $4,984 $113,128 $67,446 $45,682
2017 $4,789 $110,909 $66,123 $44,786
2016 $4,437 $108,735 $64,827 $43,908
2015 $4,339 $107,102 $63,853 $43,249
2014 $4,175 $105,003 $62,602 $42,401
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $568 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41105837

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2577-038-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Thousand Oaks

839 Mendocino Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 839 Mendocino Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 and is currently priced at $1,295,000, approximately $567 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 839 Mendocino Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Ruth Acty Elementary.

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