451 Vincente Ave

2,177 Sq. Ft.
$503 / Sq. Ft.
2,177
Sq. Ft.
$503
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Classic 1920s Berkeley hillside home on an expansive 13024 sq ft cul-de-sac lot in sought-after Thousand Oaks, offering a rare opportunity to restore, reimagine, and create long-term value in a well-established residential setting. Positioned on a sloped, terraced parcel with a defined driveway approach, the property offers a quiet, wooded setting and separation from the street. Approx. 2177 sq ft of living space with 5BR/2BA, including 4 bedrooms on the upper level and an additional lower-level...Classic 1920s Berkeley hillside home on an expansive 13024 sq ft cul-de-sac lot in sought-after Thousand Oaks, offering a rare opportunity to restore, reimagine, and create long-term value in a well-established residential setting. Positioned on a sloped, terraced parcel with a defined driveway approach, the property offers a quiet, wooded setting and separation from the street. Approx. 2177 sq ft of living space with 5BR/2BA, including 4 bedrooms on the upper level and an additional lower-level bedroom. A formal entry opens to a central living room with fireplace, hardwood floors, and large windows framing surrounding greenery. Adjoining dining area connects comfortably to the main living space. The interior, including the eat-in kitchen, retains vintage 1926-era character, and offers opportunity for thoughtful redesign and modernization over time. Lower level adds flexibility with guest bedroom, office, or future-use potential, plus laundry room and storage. Terraced outdoor spaces include mature landscaping, pathways, stone retaining walls, and usable hillside zones. Detached garage and off-street parking. Near Solano Ave shops, cafes, schools, UC Berkeley, North Berkeley, Albany, Marin Ave, The Alameda, and key East Bay commute routes. Required City of Berkeley Energy Score is 1.
  1. Listed by Andrew de Vries • DRE #01368031 • Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan
    P: (415)-585-5200 C: (415)-585-5200 andrew@probateagent.com

Property Details for 451 Vincente Avenue

Directions to Property
Take the Alameda to Vincente
Parking Features
Driveway, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Tandem, On Site (Single Family Only)
Architectural Style
Traditional
View Description
City
Cross Street
The Alameda
Total Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 05/07/2026 09:17 AM

Property Details for 451 Vincente Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #426126279
Days on Compass10
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,024 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

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Building Information for 451 Vincente Avenue

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,024 SF

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Property Information for 451 Vincente Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -122.2816573, 37.8999563
  • Latitude: 37.8999563
  • Longitude: -122.2816573
  • Area/District: Berkeley Map Area 2
  • Topography: Hillside
  • Location Description: Berkeley Map Area 2
Taxes and HOA
  • APN: 0622903009
  • Association: No
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Tax Tract: 0.00
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley Unified
  • Middle or Junior School District: Berkeley Unified
  • Senior High School District: Alameda
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Driveway, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Tandem, On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
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Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Faces: Northwest
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Secluded, Irregular Lot
  • Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Building Area Total: 2177.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 13024.44
  • Property Attached: No
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
Property and Assessments
  • Elevation: 0
  • Current Use: Residential
  • Videos Change Timestamp: 05-07-2026 09:09:22 AM
Farm Information
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Stories: 0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved Sidewalk
  • Roof: Composition
  • Senior Community: No
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Formal Entry
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Appliances: Hookups Only, Inside Room, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Cooling: None
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • # of Rooms: 10
  • Room Type: Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Kithcen
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Standard Status: Active
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease Type: Net
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Hours Limited: No
  • Leasable Area Units: Square Feet
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Parking Fees: No

Property History for 451 Vincente Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #426126279

$1,095,000
Jan 4, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482286131

$450,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2026

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #426126279

$1,095,000
01/04/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482286131

$450,000

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Public Records for 451 Vincente Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$416,728Additions$938,837Total$1,355,565
Tax Record2025$23,755 ($1,980 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,177 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,177 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,024 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1928CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2903-9

Schools near 451 Vincente 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

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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451 Vincente Avenue is a single family home for sale in Berkeley, CA 94707. This property was listed for sale on April 30, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan, it's currently listed at $1,095,000. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on January 4, 2022. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Ruth Acty Elementary, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School and Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School. 451 Vincente Avenue is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 2,177 sqft single family home built in 1926.

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