1261 Hearst Ave

665 Sq. Ft.
$1,083 / Sq. Ft.
665
Sq. Ft.
$1,083
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 1261 Hearst Ave, a charming 1+ bedroom Craftsman bungalow located on a corner lot in prime North Berkeley. A spacious front porch offers the perfect spot for morning coffee. Inside, the sunlit living room features warm hardwood floors, crown molding, and generous windows that create a bright, airy feel. The dining area showcases a vintage hutch and sideboard with stylish pendant lighting. The updated kitchen includes marble countertops, gas range, skylight & dishwasher. There’s one spacious...Welcome to 1261 Hearst Ave, a charming 1+ bedroom Craftsman bungalow located on a corner lot in prime North Berkeley. A spacious front porch offers the perfect spot for morning coffee. Inside, the sunlit living room features warm hardwood floors, crown molding, and generous windows that create a bright, airy feel. The dining area showcases a vintage hutch and sideboard with stylish pendant lighting. The updated kitchen includes marble countertops, gas range, skylight & dishwasher. There’s one spacious bedroom and a versatile bonus room that could work beautifully as an office or for guests. Stylish bathroom with new marmoleum floors and vanity + sun tube. Basement with laundry and storage! Thoughtfully designed, the home lives larger than its square footage. The lavender vine, bougainvillea, meyer lemon, Japanese maple bloom & fruit throughout the year. Located near Acme Bread, Kermit Lynch Wine, shops and restaurants on 4th St, Shattuck, & University: Peet’s Coffee, Design Within Reach, CB2, Zut! Tacubaya. Less than half a mile to North Berkeley BART, close to AC Transit and major highways. Neighborhood parks: Ohlone, Cedar Rose and Strawberry Park. Walk Score® 93 / Bike Score™ 100. Leave your car at home and enjoy all that this wonderful community has to offer! BESO Score 10.
  1. Listed by Maria Cavallo-Merrion • DRE #01493849 • Vanguard Properties
  2. Listed by Corey Weinstein • DRE #01362059 • Vanguard Properties

Property Details for 1261 Hearst Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTH BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
None
Total # Parking Spaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 04/05/2026 10:02 AM

Property Details for 1261 Hearst Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41125374
Days on Compass13
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,066 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Vanguard Properties, Maria Cavallo-Merrion, DRE #01493849; Vanguard Properties, Corey Weinstein, DRE #01362059

Sold By Bridges 8 Real Property Sales & Management Inc, Dean Thomas, DRE #02233367

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Building Information for 1261 Hearst Avenue

Stories1Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,066 SF

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Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: In Basement
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Basement - Partial
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Office
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Carbon Mon Detector, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Partial
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 1066
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1066.0
  • Model: Craftsman
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 665
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Main Entry, Other
  • Yard Description: Patio
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Acres: 0.03
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Chestnut to Hearst
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 57-2082-14-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 1261 Hearst Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 3, 2026

Sold

MLSListings #EB41125374

$720,000
Apr 3, 2026

Sold

EBRD #41125374

$720,000
Apr 3, 2026

Sold

MLSListings #EB41125374

$705,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/03/2026

Sold

MLSListings #EB41125374

$720,000
04/03/2026

Sold

EBRD #41125374

$720,000
04/03/2026

Sold

MLSListings #EB41125374

$705,000

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Public Records for 1261 Hearst Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$182,074Additions$424,839Total$606,913
Tax Record2025$9,539 ($795 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt665 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt665 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,066 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923CountyALAMEDAAPN57-2082-14-2

Schools near 1261 Hearst Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Vanguard Properties, Maria Cavallo-Merrion, DRE #01493849; Vanguard Properties, Corey Weinstein, DRE #01362059

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