491 Vincente Ave

Berkeley, CA 94707

$1,700,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,898 Sq. Ft.
$896 / Sq. Ft.
1,898
Sq. Ft.
$896
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 5/19/26Virtual Tour
Sold 5/19/26Virtual Tour

Description

Tucked away in Berkeley’s coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood, this architecturally rich and playful 3+BD/2BA Spanish Revival embraces natural beauty, beginning with an outdoor seating area bordered by one of Berkeley’s classic glacial erratics. The 1898 SQFT home opens to a cozy living room with San Francisco Bay views, beamed ceiling, vintage fireplace, and hardwood floors throughout. A wrought iron bannister leads to the bright dining room and adjacent kitchen with Bosch and Miele appliances, plus...Tucked away in Berkeley’s coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood, this architecturally rich and playful 3+BD/2BA Spanish Revival embraces natural beauty, beginning with an outdoor seating area bordered by one of Berkeley’s classic glacial erratics. The 1898 SQFT home opens to a cozy living room with San Francisco Bay views, beamed ceiling, vintage fireplace, and hardwood floors throughout. A wrought iron bannister leads to the bright dining room and adjacent kitchen with Bosch and Miele appliances, plus laundry with new W/D. Upstairs bedrooms feature high ceilings and French doors opening to a deck and an untouched, oversized backyard. The yard is a massive private park with mature oaks, a footbridge, ancient boulders, and fruit trees. The upper level includes a full bath and flexible room with built-ins for office or play. Downstairs offers another flexible space with exterior access and a sunny bedroom with ensuite bath. Upgrades include new electrical panel and EV charger wiring. A one car detached garage ensures off-street parking. Ideally situated near Solano Ave, Colusa Circle, parks, and Thousand Oaks Elementary. Energy Assessment score: 4
  1. Listed by David Gunderman • DRE #01313613 • KW Advisors East Bay
  2. Listed by Alison Luce • DRE #01986924 • KW Advisors East Bay

Property Details for 491 Vincente Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
THOUSAND OAKS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Spanish
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached
LISTING UPDATED: 05/20/2026 03:00 AM

Property Details for 491 Vincente Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41130066
Days on Compass17
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,620 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of KW Advisors East Bay, David Gunderman, DRE #01313613; KW Advisors East Bay, Alison Luce, DRE #01986924

Sold By The Agency, Ellis Clark, DRE #01954136

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Building Information for 491 Vincente Avenue

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,620 SF

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$8,471

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 491 Vincente Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Laminate, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Storage
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: BonusRoom, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Baths Other, Kitchen, LivingRoom, Wine Storage Area, Attic
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Siding - Other
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Up Slope, Back Yard, Front Yard, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 10620
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10620.0
  • Roof: Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1898
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Street Level: Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Partial Fence, Porch Steps, Wood Fencing, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Acres: 0.24
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • Directions to Property: Colusa to Visalia to Vincente
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2907-47
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 491 Vincente Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2026

Sold

EBRD #41130066

$1,700,000—
May 19, 2026

Sold

CRMLS #41130066

$1,700,000—
May 19, 2026

Sold

MLSListings #BE41130066

$1,700,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2026

Sold

EBRD #41130066

$1,700,000
05/19/2026

Sold

CRMLS #41130066

$1,700,000
05/19/2026

Sold

MLSListings #BE41130066

$1,700,000

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

Public Records for 491 Vincente Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$66,688Additions$40,454Total$107,142
Tax Record2025$6,374 ($531 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,667 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,667 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,620 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1936CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2907-47

Schools near 491 Vincente 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
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet 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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Listing Courtesy of KW Advisors East Bay, David Gunderman, DRE #01313613; KW Advisors East Bay, Alison Luce, DRE #01986924

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