157 Fairlawn Dr

1,943 Sq. Ft.
$667 / Sq. Ft.
1,943
Sq. Ft.
$667
per Sq. Ft.

Description

For the true fan of Mid-Century style, this 1955 custom-built home is waiting for you. Built by notable Berkeley architect, Gerald McCue, as his personal residence, this home features special design elements such as redwood paneling, wooden soffits, floor-to-ceiling windows, an Asian tranquility garden, open living spaces and clean lines throughout. The bedrooms are generously portioned, with the master suite including a large additional room for a lounge or home office. The private back courtyard...For the true fan of Mid-Century style, this 1955 custom-built home is waiting for you. Built by notable Berkeley architect, Gerald McCue, as his personal residence, this home features special design elements such as redwood paneling, wooden soffits, floor-to-ceiling windows, an Asian tranquility garden, open living spaces and clean lines throughout. The bedrooms are generously portioned, with the master suite including a large additional room for a lounge or home office. The private back courtyard is the perfect place for hosting a cocktail party or enjoying the peace of the Berkeley Hills. Behind the two-car garage is space for an ample work shop or additional storage. This one-of-kind home is waiting for you. Open Sat & Sun, 2-4:30

Property Details for 157 Fairlawn Drive

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mid Century Modern
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage
LISTING UPDATED: 01/18/2019 11:23 AM

Property Details for 157 Fairlawn Drive

StatusSold
MLS #40846959
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,210 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, Taylor Sublett, DRE #01776075

Sold By RED OAK REALTY, JOSE FERNANDEZ, DRE #01353359

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Building Information for 157 Fairlawn Drive

Stories1Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,210 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,798 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,316

Property Taxes

$2,482

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 157 Fairlawn Drive

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Siding - Redwood
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6210
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6210.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1943
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s)
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Avenida Dr to Fairlawn Dr
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 60-2487-48
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: OAKLAND
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 157 Fairlawn Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41056410

$1,875,000
May 22, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41056410

$1,875,000
May 15, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1536475378

$1,875,000

+1.7% / yr

May 7, 2024

Pending

MLSListings #EB41056410

May 7, 2024

Pending

EBRD #41056410

Apr 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41056410

$1,695,000
Apr 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41056410

$1,695,000
Apr 1, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40981369

$1,810,000
Apr 1, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40981369

$1,810,000
Apr 1, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40981369

$1,810,000
Mar 29, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487711764

$1,810,000

+11.0% / yr

Mar 10, 2022

Pending

EBRD #40981369

Mar 10, 2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB40981369

Mar 10, 2022

Pending

RESFAR #40981369

Mar 9, 2022

Price Change

MLSListings #EB40981369

$1,800,000
Mar 9, 2022

Price Change

RESFAR #40981369

$1,800,000
Mar 9, 2022

Price Change

EBRD #40981369

$1,800,000
Feb 21, 2022

Price Change

RESFAR #40981369

$1,425,000
Feb 15, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40981369

$1,425,000
Feb 15, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40981369

$1,425,000
Jan 18, 2019

Sold

EBRD #40846959

$1,296,000
Jan 15, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638495562

$1,296,000

+3.2% / yr

Dec 12, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40846959

Nov 28, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40846959

$1,299,000
Nov 14, 2013

Sold

EBRD #40630772

$1,100,000
Nov 14, 2013

Sold

MLSListings #EB40630772

$1,100,000
Oct 14, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #373636636

$1,100,000
Sep 25, 2013

Pending

MLSListings #EB40630772

Sep 25, 2013

Pending

EBRD #40630772

Sep 9, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40630772

$899,000
Sep 9, 2013

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40630772

$899,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2024

Sold

EBRD #41056410

$1,875,000
05/22/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41056410

$1,875,000
05/15/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1536475378

$1,875,000

+1.7% / yr

05/07/2024

Pending

MLSListings #EB41056410

05/07/2024

Pending

EBRD #41056410

04/17/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41056410

$1,695,000
04/17/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41056410

$1,695,000
04/01/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40981369

$1,810,000
04/01/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40981369

$1,810,000
04/01/2022

Sold

EBRD #40981369

$1,810,000
03/29/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487711764

$1,810,000

+11.0% / yr

03/10/2022

Pending

EBRD #40981369

03/10/2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB40981369

03/10/2022

Pending

RESFAR #40981369

03/09/2022

Price Change

MLSListings #EB40981369

$1,800,000
03/09/2022

Price Change

RESFAR #40981369

$1,800,000
03/09/2022

Price Change

EBRD #40981369

$1,800,000
02/21/2022

Price Change

RESFAR #40981369

$1,425,000
02/15/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40981369

$1,425,000
02/15/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40981369

$1,425,000
01/18/2019

Sold

EBRD #40846959

$1,296,000
01/15/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638495562

$1,296,000

+3.2% / yr

12/12/2018

Pending

EBRD #40846959

11/28/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40846959

$1,299,000
11/14/2013

Sold

EBRD #40630772

$1,100,000
11/14/2013

Sold

MLSListings #EB40630772

$1,100,000
10/14/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #373636636

$1,100,000
09/25/2013

Pending

MLSListings #EB40630772

09/25/2013

Pending

EBRD #40630772

09/09/2013

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40630772

$899,000
09/09/2013

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40630772

$899,000

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

Public Records for 157 Fairlawn Drive

Taxable ValueLand$573,750Additions$1,338,750Total$1,912,500
Tax Record2025$29,780 ($2,482 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,943 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,943 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,210 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1958CountyALAMEDAAPN60-2487-48

Schools near 157 Fairlawn Drive

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
Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford 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 KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, Taylor Sublett, DRE #01776075

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