26 Berkeley Ave

$1,575,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,261 Sq. Ft.
$697 / Sq. Ft.
2,261
Sq. Ft.
$697
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Mad about Mid-Mod? You’ll fall in love with 26 Berkeley Avenue, in Orinda. A spacious, well-maintained home, with a sun-drenched, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and beautiful indoor/outdoor integration A fine example of the mid-century movement, this gorgeous home was designed for entertaining, gatherings, and easy living. Tasteful updates include a sleek subway tiled fireplace and new flooring treatments in keeping with the period ethos. The home’s floor to ceiling windows, and sliding doors,...Mad about Mid-Mod? You’ll fall in love with 26 Berkeley Avenue, in Orinda. A spacious, well-maintained home, with a sun-drenched, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and beautiful indoor/outdoor integration A fine example of the mid-century movement, this gorgeous home was designed for entertaining, gatherings, and easy living. Tasteful updates include a sleek subway tiled fireplace and new flooring treatments in keeping with the period ethos. The home’s floor to ceiling windows, and sliding doors, open the home to Orinda’s gorgeous, nearly year-round Banana Belt weather. Located near San Pablo Dam Rd., the Orinda Village and BART, 26 Berkeley Avenue feels miles away from the big city in a verdant, hillside community surrounded by open spaces.

Listing Agent

  1. Andrea Gordon

    Andrea Gordon

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01233563

    andrea.gordon@compass.com

    P: (510)-421-6818

Property Details for 26 Berkeley Avenue

City
ORINDA
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
EL TOYONAL
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mid Century Modern
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage
Total # Parking Spaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2021 02:00 AM

Property Details for 26 Berkeley Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40973503
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,184 SF
CountyContra Costa County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Andrea Gordon, DRE #01233563

Sold By Avenue 8 Inc., Justin Palmer, DRE #01929650

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Building Information for 26 Berkeley Avenue

Stories2Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,184 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,337 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,783

Property Taxes

$1,554

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 26 Berkeley Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room
  • Flooring: Engineered Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Other, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Den
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Other Heat
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: None, Other
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Complex Name: ORINDA WOODS
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Other
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 9184
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9184.0
  • Model: Mid Century
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2261
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Front Yard, Patio
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Acres: 0.21
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Camino Pablo to Claremont to berkeley
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 264-063-019
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 26 Berkeley Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41113551

Dec 19, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #CC41113551

$1,695,000
Dec 18, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #41113551

Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41113551

$1,695,000
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41113551

$1,695,000
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41113551

$1,695,000
Dec 20, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40973503

$1,575,000
Dec 20, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40973503

$1,575,000
Dec 20, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #40973503

$1,575,000
Dec 13, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1479437893

$1,575,000

+7.8% / yr

Nov 24, 2021

Pending

RESFAR #40973503

Nov 24, 2021

Pending

MLSListings #EB40973503

Nov 24, 2021

Pending

EBRD #40973503

Nov 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40973503

$1,499,000
Nov 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40973503

$1,499,000
Nov 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40973503

$1,499,000
Mar 14, 2016

Sold

EBRD #40726445

$1,020,000
Mar 9, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567013647

$1,020,100

+2.8% / yr

Jan 28, 2016

Pending

EBRD #40726445

Jan 19, 2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40726445

$895,000
Apr 6, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #71570720

$675,000
Apr 6, 2001

Sold

MLSListings #CC11079401

$635,000
Apr 6, 2001

Sold

RESFAR #11079401

$635,000
Feb 21, 2001

Pending

MLSListings #CC11079401

Feb 21, 2001

Pending

RESFAR #11079401

Feb 8, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC11079401

$635,000
Feb 8, 2001

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11079401

$635,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41113551

12/19/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #CC41113551

$1,695,000
12/18/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #41113551

10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41113551

$1,695,000
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41113551

$1,695,000
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41113551

$1,695,000
12/20/2021

Sold

EBRD #40973503

$1,575,000
12/20/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40973503

$1,575,000
12/20/2021

Sold

RESFAR #40973503

$1,575,000
12/13/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1479437893

$1,575,000

+7.8% / yr

11/24/2021

Pending

RESFAR #40973503

11/24/2021

Pending

MLSListings #EB40973503

11/24/2021

Pending

EBRD #40973503

11/12/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40973503

$1,499,000
11/12/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40973503

$1,499,000
11/12/2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40973503

$1,499,000
03/14/2016

Sold

EBRD #40726445

$1,020,000
03/09/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567013647

$1,020,100

+2.8% / yr

01/28/2016

Pending

EBRD #40726445

01/19/2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40726445

$895,000
04/06/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #71570720

$675,000
04/06/2001

Sold

MLSListings #CC11079401

$635,000
04/06/2001

Sold

RESFAR #11079401

$635,000
02/21/2001

Pending

MLSListings #CC11079401

02/21/2001

Pending

RESFAR #11079401

02/08/2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC11079401

$635,000
02/08/2001

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11079401

$635,000

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

Public Records for 26 Berkeley Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,015,000Additions$440,000Total$1,455,000
Tax Record2025$18,644 ($1,554 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,050 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,050 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,184 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1990ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN264-063-019-6

Schools near 26 Berkeley Avenue

This home is within Acalanes Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Orinda Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Miramonte High School
Public9 to 12

Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Public9 to 12

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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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Andrea Gordon, DRE #01233563

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