Last Sold Price
4 beds1,583 sqft$821/sqft
1444 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Description

Amazing Craftsman fixer in one of Berkeley’s best-loved neighborhoods. Originally a 4-bedroom 2-bath property with a marvelous attic loft, the current owner’s preliminary reorganization offers a promising canvas for a new owner to realize its full potential. The property sits on an expansive garden lot and offers breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay from a private rear deck. There is a carport in the rear yard (which borders Spring Lane). This A+ location provides...Amazing Craftsman fixer in one of Berkeley’s best-loved neighborhoods. Originally a 4-bedroom 2-bath property with a marvelous attic loft, the current owner’s preliminary reorganization offers a promising canvas for a new owner to realize its full potential. The property sits on an expansive garden lot and offers breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay from a private rear deck. There is a carport in the rear yard (which borders Spring Lane). This A+ location provides easy access to CAL, the Cheeseboard, Chez Panisse, the Thursday farmer’s market, Peets, the Berkeley Rose Garden, historic Cordonices Park, and Downtown BART, AC transit buses, and SF express buses, making daily errands and commutes effortless.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/07/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Candice Economides • DRE #01205869 • The Grubb Co. Inc.
  2. Listed by David Hill • DRE #01387025 • The Grubb Co. Inc.

Property Details for 1444 Scenic Avenue

Status
MLS #
41118572
Days on Compass
14
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1929
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,467 SF
City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTH BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Carport
View
Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,480,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

127.5%

Berkeley, CA

9 comparable properties found

$1,400,000 | 230 Fairlawn Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
1

$1,400,000

Sold 06/04/26

4
Bedrooms
1,436
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$1,470,000 | 2967 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
2

$1,470,000

Sold 10/22/24

4
Bedrooms
1,648
Square Feet
0.20
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and plants
3

$1,480,000

Sold 06/16/25

4
Bedrooms
1,704
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a view of a yard in front of house
1/2
4

$1,500,000

Sold 04/14/25

4
Bedrooms
1,488
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$1,385,000 | 2535 Chilton Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1/2
5

$1,385,000

Sold 03/24/26

4
Bedrooms
1,744
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
$1,500,000 | 762 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 94707
6

$1,500,000

Sold 07/02/26

4
Bedrooms
1,443
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
7

$1,200,750

Sold 05/16/25

4
Bedrooms
1,563
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
8

$1,500,000

Sold 10/15/24

4
Bedrooms
1,426
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$1,574,500 | 1528 Keoncrest Drive, Berkeley, CA 94702
9

$1,574,500

Sold 05/30/25

4
Bedrooms
1,580
Square Feet
0.07
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Grubb Co. Inc., Candice Economides, DRE #01205869; The Grubb Co. Inc., David Hill, DRE #01387025

Sold By BHG RE Reliance Partners, Mark Hardwicke, DRE #01352634

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Building Information for 1444 Scenic Avenue

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,467 SF

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Property Information for 1444 Scenic Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Other
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Other, Attic, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Attic - Finished, Dining Area, Family Room, Other
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Other
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Other
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility
  • Level - Upper: Loft
  • Lot Description: Sloped Down, Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5467
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5467.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1583
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Garden/Play, Patio, Terraced Down
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Euclid > Bay View Place
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 59-2253-16
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 1444 Scenic Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2026

Sold

EBRD #41118572

$1,300,000
Jan 7, 2026

Sold

MLSListings #EB41118572

$1,300,000
Dec 30, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927454892

$1,300,000

-5.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Sold

EBRD #41118572

$1,300,000
01/07/2026

Sold

MLSListings #EB41118572

$1,300,000
12/30/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927454892

$1,300,000

-5.6% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1444 Scenic Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$454,134Additions$1,059,647Total$1,513,781
Tax Record2025$22,442 ($1,870 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,023 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,023 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,467 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2253-16

Schools near 1444 Scenic 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
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1444 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,300,000
4
1,583
5,467
1
1
672
3
3,546
3,750
2.5
1,917
2,400
$1,035,000
3
1,948
3,692
$1,500,000
4
1,759
6,370

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Listing Courtesy of The Grubb Co. Inc., Candice Economides, DRE #01205869; The Grubb Co. Inc., David Hill, DRE #01387025

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