540 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Photo 1

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$1,750,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Fall in love with this 3/2 1920s gem on a storybook block where neighbors greet you by name and celebrate together. The first floor-nearly level-in-offers a cozy living room with fireplace, flowing through a graceful arch to a sunny dining area that's open to the kitchen. Here are stainless steel appliances flush to cabinets, earth-tone quartz counters and a breakfast nook with a front garden view. Down the hall is a full bath, a bedroom with backyard views, and a second bedroom, configured as a bonus room, with sliding door to the yard. Upstairs, the huge en suite primary features vaulted ceilings, west-facing views, space for an office or art corner, a luxe bathroom, walk-in closet and laundry. A hidden attic nook offers potential for a tiny secret retreat. Extensively remodeled in 2007-08, guided by an architect and structural engineer, the home is sturdy and stylish with beautiful details and hardwood floors throughout. Outdoors, a stone patio framed by blooming dogwood, bougainvillea and a lemon tree-is perfect for al fresco dining. The detached garage fits a small car or storage, with a long driveway for off-street parking. Close to shops, restaurants, Farmer's Mkt at Colusa Circle, Solano Ave, parks, and BART, this is home-and community-in the true sense of the word.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 540 Neilson St

General

Sold For: $1,750,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41108029
Added to Site: 191 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tile

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven
Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Inside, Upper Level

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance

Parking

Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Thousand Oaks
Driving Directions: Colusa to Thsnd Oaks to Neilson

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: No Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: French Provincial
Exterior Const.: Stucco
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: Two Story
Living Area: 1,683 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1926

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Dimensions: 3920.4
Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $742

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 6228616

Listed by Winkler Real Estate Group, Kira Halpern and Winkler Real Estate Group, Fanny Chew
Sold by Abio Properties, Rosie Papazian

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Winkler Real Estate Group
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Schools

Schools serving 540 Neilson St

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 840 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707	K-5	0.5 mi
Ruth Acty Elementary 1400 Ada Street, Berkeley, CA 94702	K-5	1.3 mi
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709	K-5	1.7 mi
Martin Luther King Middle School 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	6-8	1.2 mi
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	9-12	2.2 mi
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School 920 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710	K-5	2.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 540 Neilson St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/02/2025

Sold

$1,750,000

40.11%

MLS

8/13/2025

Listed

$1,249,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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540 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (MLS# 41108029) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,750,000 on September 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 540 Neilson St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

540 Neilson St Berkeley, CA 94707