NOT LISTED FOR SALE

961 Arlington Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,640,076

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,710 Sq Ft
$959/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 29, 2026

Last sale price $1,800,000 $1,053 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,100 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Indian Rock Park

About This Home

As of May 2026

Nestled in the Berkeley Hills, this beautifully updated home at 961 Arlington Avenue offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and scenic charm. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a versatile bonus room, the layout provides flexibility for a home office or guest space. The home is filled with great natural light, enhancing the warmth of the freshly refinished hardwood floors and new interior paint throughout. Large windows frame lovely views of the Bay, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Additional highlights include abundant storage, including a generous area beneath the house—ideal for keeping everything organized. Step outside to a cozy backyard retreat complete with a deck and lush greenery, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located in Berkeley, this home combines hillside tranquility with easy access to the vibrant amenities, dining, and culture the area is known for. Property has achieved a 10/10 score under the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vincent Ergas

Compass License #02005745 Listed on: 04/24/2026

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jennifer Oldham

Compass License #01325650

Last Buyer's Agent

PEI CHUN CHANG

License #01996509

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 4,850 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

4,850 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SPSP10
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley Hills
  • Directions: Eastshore Hwy exit off 80E, Cedar St to Hopkins, and Monterey Ave to Arlington Ave
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4850

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2026
Closed on
May 12, 2026
Sold by
Carmelle Knudsen and Carmelle Jackson
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Vincent Ergas
Compass
Buyer's Agent
PEI CHUN CHANG
List Price
$1,398,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$402,000
28.76%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$1,640,076

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$159,924
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-26.67%
Original Mortgage
$1,440,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,435,919
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$204,157

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2001
Sold by
Jackson Leslie T and Knudsen Carmelle
Bought by
Jackson Leslie T and Knudsen Carmelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1998
Sold by
Jackson Leslie T and Knudsen Carmelle C
Bought by
Jackson Leslie T and Knudsen Carmelle

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1997
Sold by
Barnett Michael B
Bought by
Jackson Leslie T and Knudsen Carmelle C
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Berkeley Hills, CA

  • WARREN RODGERSON Real Estate Agent - Winkler Real Estate Group

    WARREN RODGERSON

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (650) 550-1450

    19 Total Sales

    2 in Berkeley Hills

    $2,250,000 Price Range

    WARREN RODGERSON
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  • John Woodruff Real Estate Agent - Aethos Real Estate

    John Woodruff

    Aethos Real Estate

    (628) 200-7963

    51 Total Sales

    1 in Berkeley Hills

    $1,100,000 Price

    John Woodruff
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  • Alexis Thompson Real Estate Agent - Village Associates Real Estate

    Alexis Thompson

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (510) 422-0708

    71 Total Sales

    23 in Berkeley Hills

    $510K - $2.6M Price Range

    Alexis Thompson
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  • Keith Offord Real Estate Agent - Ross Valley Real Estate

    Keith Offord

    Ross Valley Real Estate

    (628) 336-1358

    69 Total Sales

    1 in Berkeley Hills

    $2,895,000 Price

    Keith Offord
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  • Carrie Chen Real Estate Agent - Zentra Real Estate

    Carrie Chen

    Zentra Real Estate

    (650) 618-8054

    11 Total Sales

    1 in Berkeley Hills

    $1,355,000 Price

    Carrie Chen
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  • Keith Walker Real Estate Agent - Intero Real Estate Services

    Keith Walker

    Responds Quickly

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (669) 230-1607

    146 Total Sales

    1 in Berkeley Hills

    $1,845,000 Price

    Keith Walker
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,229,813 Homelight Title
Jackson Leslie T -- Fidelity National Title Co
Jackson Leslie T -- --
Jackson Leslie T $325,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,440,000
Previous Owner Jackson Leslie T $243,000
Previous Owner Jackson Leslie T $244,950
Previous Owner Jackson Leslie T $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Sold $1,800,000 +28.8% $1,053 / Sq Ft
04/30/2026 04/30/26 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2026 04/24/26 For Sale $1,398,000 -- $818 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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
2026 $12,081 $532,876 $161,963 $377,913
2025 $12,081 $522,291 $158,787 $370,504
2024 $10,552 $511,914 $155,674 $363,240
2023 $10,306 $508,741 $152,622 $356,119
2022 $10,059 $491,767 $149,630 $349,137
2021 $10,043 $481,987 $146,696 $342,291
2020 $9,336 $483,976 $145,193 $338,783
2019 $8,788 $474,490 $142,347 $332,143
2018 $8,603 $465,188 $139,556 $325,632
2017 $8,289 $456,068 $136,820 $319,248
2016 $7,904 $447,127 $134,138 $312,989
2015 $7,781 $440,413 $132,124 $308,289
2014 $7,680 $431,787 $129,536 $302,251
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • VE

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Vincent Ergas

    Compass

    (650) 867-1210

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Vincent Ergas
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  • Jennifer Oldham Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Jennifer Oldham

    Compass

    (408) 835-4119

    1 in this area

    892 Total Sales

    Jennifer Oldham
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  • PEI CHUN CHANG Real Estate Agent

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    PEI CHUN CHANG

    (808) 772-3069

    2 in this area

    161 Total Sales

    PEI CHUN CHANG
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41132368

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 061-2578-030-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

961 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA

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