1081 Keith Ave

1,393 Sq. Ft.
$1,149 / Sq. Ft.
1,393
Sq. Ft.
$1,149
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked into Berkeley’s peaceful hills, this 1923 Craftsman feels like an English countryside cottage. Surrounded by lush greenery and a towering redwood, this 3BD/2BA home offers easy main-level living with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, plus an airy kitchen that opens to the dining room and a sunlit redwood deck with built-in seating—ideal for gatherings or quiet mornings. Upstairs, the primary suite is framed by verdant outlooks. Warm oak and fir floors flow throughout, while the garage includes an EV...Tucked into Berkeley’s peaceful hills, this 1923 Craftsman feels like an English countryside cottage. Surrounded by lush greenery and a towering redwood, this 3BD/2BA home offers easy main-level living with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, plus an airy kitchen that opens to the dining room and a sunlit redwood deck with built-in seating—ideal for gatherings or quiet mornings. Upstairs, the primary suite is framed by verdant outlooks. Warm oak and fir floors flow throughout, while the garage includes an EV charger. The landscaped garden brims with vegetable beds, perennials, and mature plantings, offering beauty and bounty at your doorstep. Just minutes to Tilden trails, top schools, UC Berkeley, and vibrant shops and dining, this rare retreat perfectly balances nature, comfort, and community.
  1. Listed by Norah Brower • DRE #01197240 • Vanguard Properties
  2. Listed by Daniella Brower • DRE #02086148 • Vanguard Properties

Property Details for 1081 Keith Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTH BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached, Garage (ParkingFeatures)
LISTING UPDATED: 10/01/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1081 Keith Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41109459
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,000 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Vanguard Properties, Norah Brower, DRE #01197240; Vanguard Properties, Daniella Brower, DRE #02086148

Sold By Compass, Mavis Delacroix, DRE #01177740

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Building Information for 1081 Keith Avenue

Stories2Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,528 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,798

Property Taxes

$730

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1081 Keith Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: None
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: No Additional Rooms
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Sump Pump, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco & Stone
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Back Yard
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1393
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Uphill from Euclid
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2987-45
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 1081 Keith Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41109459

$1,600,000
Sep 30, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41109459

$1,600,000
Sep 26, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916418719

$1,600,000
Sep 10, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41109459

Sep 10, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41109459

Aug 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41109459

$1,200,000
Aug 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41109459

$1,200,000
Jul 20, 1998

Sold

EBRD #28116392

$289,000
Jun 28, 1998

Pending

EBRD #28116392

Jun 8, 1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28116392

$289,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2025

Sold

EBRD #41109459

$1,600,000
09/30/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41109459

$1,600,000
09/26/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916418719

$1,600,000
09/10/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41109459

09/10/2025

Pending

EBRD #41109459

08/27/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41109459

$1,200,000
08/27/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41109459

$1,200,000
07/20/1998

Sold

EBRD #28116392

$289,000
06/28/1998

Pending

EBRD #28116392

06/08/1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28116392

$289,000

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

Public Records for 1081 Keith Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$135,912Additions$317,129Total$453,041
Tax Record2025$8,765 ($730 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,393 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,393 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2987-45

Schools near 1081 Keith 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
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X 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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Listing Courtesy of Vanguard Properties, Norah Brower, DRE #01197240; Vanguard Properties, Daniella Brower, DRE #02086148

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