53 Menlo Pl

Berkeley, CA 94707

$2,050,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,308 Sq. Ft.
$620 / Sq. Ft.
3,308
Sq. Ft.
$620
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 8/1/25
Sold 8/1/25

Description

Spacious French Country-style residence in the highly convenient and coveted North Berkeley Thousand Oaks neighborhood boasts spacious common living spaces and multiple outdoor areas for entertaining, home has central air conditoning, a rare find. The kitchen displays an older remodel with well-thought-out design choices exuding old-world charm and warmth. Sweet lighting fixtures surround the kitchen's interior, adjoining breakfast rm w/ French doors to lg deck for gathering friends and loved ones....Spacious French Country-style residence in the highly convenient and coveted North Berkeley Thousand Oaks neighborhood boasts spacious common living spaces and multiple outdoor areas for entertaining, home has central air conditoning, a rare find. The kitchen displays an older remodel with well-thought-out design choices exuding old-world charm and warmth. Sweet lighting fixtures surround the kitchen's interior, adjoining breakfast rm w/ French doors to lg deck for gathering friends and loved ones. Level in from walkway to front door to view an open concept floor plan, dining room opens to a gracious living room with an entire wall of built-in bookshelves, drenched in sunlight with views of the Bay. L/R opens to a deck to take in those breathtaking sunsets and views of garden below. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 hall bath (bath needs updating) on the main level. Lower Level: large family rm with fireplace (would also work as a primary bedroom with updated hall bath ). Laundry rm and ample storage. Studio apartment, full updated bath, kitchen needs remodeling, has exterior and interior access. Ideal location, close proximity to vibrant Solano Ave cafés, shops & eateries or stroll to Kensington Circle eateries and Sunday farmers market. Easy access to Bart stations and bus lines.
  1. Listed by Timothy Cannon • DRE #00665085 • Red Oak Realty
  2. Listed by Anne Politeo • DRE #00843273 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 53 Menlo Place

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
1000 0AKS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Other
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Converted Garage
View
Bay
LISTING UPDATED: 08/02/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 53 Menlo Place

StatusSold
MLS #41103558
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,618 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Timothy Cannon, DRE #00665085; Red Oak Realty, Anne Politeo, DRE #00843273

Sold By Red Oak Realty, Sheril Madden, DRE #01228854

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Building Information for 53 Menlo Place

Stories2Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,618 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,882 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,991

Property Taxes

$891

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 53 Menlo Place

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, In-Law Unit, Library, Laundry Room, Au Pair, Basement - Full, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Basement, BonusRoom, Family Room, In-Law Quarters, Eat-In Kitchen, Library
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Energy Saving Feature: Energy Audit - Available
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s), All Utilities, Natural Gas Connected, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Basement, Other
  • Lot Description: Other, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5618
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5618.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3308
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Terraced Back, Terraced Down
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Menlo off Thousand Oaks Blvd
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2907-15
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 53 Menlo Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41103558

$2,050,000—
Aug 1, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41103558

$2,050,000—
Jul 23, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909236082

$2,050,000—
Jul 15, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41103558

—
Jul 15, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41103558

—
Jul 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41103558

$1,749,000—
Jul 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41103558

$1,749,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2025

Sold

EBRD #41103558

$2,050,000
08/01/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41103558

$2,050,000
07/23/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909236082

$2,050,000
07/15/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41103558

—
07/15/2025

Pending

EBRD #41103558

—
07/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41103558

$1,749,000
07/03/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41103558

$1,749,000

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

Public Records for 53 Menlo Place

Taxable ValueLand$88,509Additions$59,094Total$147,603
Tax Record2025$10,697 ($891 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,998 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,998 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,618 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1924Year Renovated1930CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2907-15

Schools near 53 Menlo Place

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public - K to 5
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet 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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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Timothy Cannon, DRE #00665085; Red Oak Realty, Anne Politeo, DRE #00843273

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