$956,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2026

858 Neilson St Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
879 Sq Ft
3,500 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 22, 2026

$1,088 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Home Office
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of May 2026

Charming Berkeley bungalow in an unbeatable location just moments from Solano Avenue. This sweet home features beautiful hardwood floors, great natural flow, and a warm, welcoming feel throughout. The living and dining areas blend seamlessly, creating an open and comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. Two well-positioned bedrooms are connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, offering both functionality and character. The kitchen has a classic Wedgewood stove and an adjoining laundry room, along with an adjacent bonus office space ideal for working from home or creative use. Step outside to a lovely back deck overlooking a cozy backyard with a brick patio, perfect for relaxing or hosting. The detached rear cottage (an extra 259 sq ft) adds flexibility with French doors opening to the yard, plus a sink and toilet, making it a great space for guests, a studio, or additional workspace. With its cheerful personality and abundance of sunshine throughout, this home's availability is a special opportunity in a highly sought-after neighborhood. BESO score: 7

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Romney O'connell

BERKELEY HILLS REALTY License #01468613 Listed on: 04/24/2026

Co-Listed By

Soren O'connell

Berkeley Hills Realty License #02132262

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Sheftel

Red Oak Realty License #02133108

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Entrance
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Retrofit for Earthquakes

Interior Spaces

  • 879 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • No Floor Coverings

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

3,500 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.08
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBBERK
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBBERK
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Basement: Partial
  • Has Basement?: Yes
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 879
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, None
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Stories: 1
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Gravity
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3500

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
6.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,700
Interest Rate
8.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $455,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $585,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Quit Claim Deed $1,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $230,000 Chicago Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $364,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $468,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $188,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $206,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/22/2026 05/22/26 Sold $956,000 +6.3% $1,088 / Sq Ft
05/07/2026 05/07/26 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2026 04/24/26 For Sale $899,000 -- $1,023 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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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 $9,044 $560,277 $168,083 $392,194
2024 $8,340 $549,293 $164,788 $384,505
2023 $8,170 $538,524 $161,557 $376,967
2022 $8,032 $527,967 $158,390 $369,577
2021 $8,054 $517,616 $155,285 $362,331
2020 $7,659 $512,311 $153,693 $358,618
2019 $7,395 $502,268 $150,680 $351,588
2018 $7,277 $492,423 $147,727 $344,696
2017 $7,006 $482,768 $144,830 $337,938
2016 $6,802 $473,304 $141,991 $331,313
2015 $6,716 $466,197 $139,859 $326,338
2014 $6,679 $457,064 $137,119 $319,945
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Romney O'connell

    BERKELEY HILLS REALTY

  • S

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Soren O'connell

    Berkeley Hills Realty

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Rachel Sheftel

    Red Oak Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41132242

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2848-010-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Thousand Oaks

858 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA

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