1968 Marin Ave

Berkeley, CA 94707

$2,107,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,504 Sq. Ft.
$841 / Sq. Ft.
2,504
Sq. Ft.
$841
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 11/12/25
Closed 11/12/25
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Description

This wonderful Craftsman home is beautifully situated in North Berkely close to Solano Avenue shops an to Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto restaurants. With great curb appeal, this home offers 2,504 sq. ft. of living space on an oversize 7,150 sq. ft. lot (per tax records). The large front porch brings an intangible feel good'' factor while leading through to the inviting living space and to the homes obvious charms throughout. The ground floor boasts a large living room with fireplace and inlaid Hardwood...This wonderful Craftsman home is beautifully situated in North Berkely close to Solano Avenue shops an to Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto restaurants. With great curb appeal, this home offers 2,504 sq. ft. of living space on an oversize 7,150 sq. ft. lot (per tax records). The large front porch brings an intangible feel good'' factor while leading through to the inviting living space and to the homes obvious charms throughout. The ground floor boasts a large living room with fireplace and inlaid Hardwood floors, a connected dining room with original built in cabinets, and a bright, sunny office beyond. A charming eat-in kitchen and a primary bedroom suite complete this level. The upper level has an additional two bedrooms, one with a deck that offers views of the Golden Gate Bridge. A huge bathroom and additional spaces offer the possibility to reconfigure or create additional rooms on this level also. The backyard is a lovely space to sit and to garden or play while the huge, detached garage offers immense flexibility and possibilities. A separate potting shed (or art studio perhaps?) to the back of the garage is another lovely feature also. The home offers great access to all that North Berkeley surrounding areas have to offer including Tilden Park, Westbrae & Gilman St districts.

Property Details for 1968 Marin Avenue

Directions to Property
Marin Ave, just below the Marin circle.
Parking Features
Detached
Cross Street
Lassen Street
Total Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/12/2025 08:20 PM

Property Details for 1968 Marin Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #425079837
Days on Compass13
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,148 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Sold By Compass, Billy Witort, DRE #EB133581

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Building Information for 1968 Marin Avenue

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,148 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,831 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,269

Property Taxes

$1,562

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1968 Marin Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Berkeley Map Area 2
  • Area Short Display: 2302
  • Location Description: Berkeley Map Area 2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 061-2571-020
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Access: Tandem
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Detached
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Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Faces: North
  • Lot Features: Garden, Manual Sprinkler F&R, Shape Regular
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: Close of Escrow
  • Picture Count: 75
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories: 0
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
Interior Features
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Basement, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • # of Rooms: 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Workshop
Room Information
Master Bedroom
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Bedroom 2
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Bedroom 3
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Bedroom 4
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Living
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Dining
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Family Room
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Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
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  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Tile Counter
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Hours Limited: No

Property History for 1968 Marin Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2025

Sold

RESFAR #425079837

$2,107,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921394055

$2,107,000

+4.9% / yr

Oct 21, 2025

Pending

RESFAR #425079837

—
Oct 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425079837

$1,395,000—
Jul 24, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #76055006

$663,000—
Jul 24, 2001

Sold

EBRD #21021095

$663,000—
Jun 22, 2001

Pending

EBRD #21021095

—
Jun 11, 2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #21021095

$599,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2025

Sold

RESFAR #425079837

$2,107,000
10/31/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921394055

$2,107,000

+4.9% / yr

10/21/2025

Pending

RESFAR #425079837

—
10/08/2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425079837

$1,395,000
07/24/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #76055006

$663,000
07/24/2001

Sold

EBRD #21021095

$663,000
06/22/2001

Pending

EBRD #21021095

—
06/11/2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #21021095

$599,000

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

Public Records for 1968 Marin Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$293,815Additions$685,568Total$979,383
Tax Record2025$18,743 ($1,562 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,504 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,504 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,150 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916CountyALAMEDAAPN61-2571-20

Schools near 1968 Marin Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public - K to 5
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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