51 Forest Lane

Sold 5/7/25
Sold 5/7/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,300,000
2 beds1,236 sqft$1,052/sqft
51 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,488 sq ftLot Size
1927Year Built
$1,052/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Tucked away in the beautiful Berkeley Hills, this rarely available Storybook-style home offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Built in 1927 by Joseph M. Walker, it features a clinker brick chimney, dramatic wood-beamed ceilings, arched entryways, a grand fireplace, hardwood floors, and stained-glass windows—just a few of the many enchanting details. One of the home’s most whimsical touches is the second bedroom, accessible through a traditional door—or a...Tucked away in the beautiful Berkeley Hills, this rarely available Storybook-style home offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Built in 1927 by Joseph M. Walker, it features a clinker brick chimney, dramatic wood-beamed ceilings, arched entryways, a grand fireplace, hardwood floors, and stained-glass windows—just a few of the many enchanting details. One of the home’s most whimsical touches is the second bedroom, accessible through a traditional door—or a hidden passage in the closet. The exterior showcases original stone and brickwork, surrounded by lush landscaping with flowers, trees, and plants that enhance its storybook charm. Recent upgrades include a newer roof, exterior fire-hardening, some seismic retrofitting, and new copper plumbing. This well- maintained gem is move-in ready. Located close to Tilden park, Lake Anza, gourmet district, a golf course, numerous hiking trails, an easy walk to Cragmont Park, and central to the East Bay area, jump at this chance to be the owner of a Storybook home by a celebrated 20th century architect.

Listing Agents

  1. Christina Gray

    Christina Gray

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02113801

    P: (925) 998-1171

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  2. Lydia Sun

    Lydia Sun

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02224134

    P: (310) 753-8118

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Listing closed: 05/07/2025 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41091806

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,200,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

122.9%

Berkeley, CA

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Christina Gray, DRE #02113801; Compass, Lydia Sun, DRE #02224134

Sold By Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty, M. Reza Aghababa, DRE #02135446

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Property Information for 51 Forest Lane

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Craftsman, Other
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,488 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Complex Name: LIVE OAKS
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Brick, Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Other
  • Lot Description: Irregular, Level, Premium Lot, Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4488
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4488.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1236
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Back Yard Fence
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Acres: 0.1
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Marin/Keeler/Forest
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2963-41
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 51 Forest Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 7, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41091806

$1,300,000—
May 7, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41091806

$1,300,000—
May 7, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41091806

$1,300,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/07/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41091806

$1,300,000
05/07/2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41091806

$1,300,000
05/07/2025

Sold

EBRD #41091806

$1,300,000

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

Public Records for 51 Forest Lane

Taxable ValueLand$397,800Additions$928,200Total$1,326,000
Tax Record2025$14,903 ($1,242 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,236 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,236 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,488 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1934CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2963-41

Schools near 51 Forest Lane

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Cragmont Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont 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

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This home: 51 Forest Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,300,000
2
1,236
4,488
33 Forest Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,411,000
5
1,467
3,600
50 Forest Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
2
2
1,110
5,712
70 Forest Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
5
2
1,877
4,128
25 Forest Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708
$600,000
3
1,590
2,880
60 Forest Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,305,000
2
1,020
4,416

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