581 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Photo 1

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$1,150,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Berkeley Craftsman with Bay & Skyline Views Perched high in the Berkeley Hills along Arlington Avenue, with views of the San Francisco skyline and Bay, 581 Arlington Avenue combines classic 1920s character with thoughtful updates. This Craftsman bungalow offers a split level, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath plus a versatile bonus office. A landscaped front yard and welcoming Spanish-tile porch lead to an arched entry portico and rounded top front door, opening into the entry hall and light-filled living room. The dining room with corner built-in connects to a refreshed kitchen and bonus office, flowing seamlessly to a nearly level backyard with a brick dining patio set beneath mature oak trees-an inviting space for gatherings or quiet evenings outdoors. Practical features include: a one-car garage with laundry area, storage for bikes and gear, plus a long driveway with parking for two more vehicles. Recent updates include a newer roof, furnace, fresh interior and exterior paint, multizone drip irrigation, and completed sewer lateral. Move-in ready today, with huge potential for future expansion. 581 Arlington ave, Berkeley, CA, 94707 1070 Sq feet 2+Bedroom/1Bath 4700 Sq ft. lot

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 581 Arlington Ave

General

Sold For: $1,150,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41112602
Added to Site: 114 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: Office
Fireplace(s): Decorative
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Freestanding Range/Oven
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Garage

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Low Maintenance

Parking

Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Below Building Parking

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Berkeley Hills
Driving Directions: Take Arlington ave

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Irrigation Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Model: Bungalow
Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled/Hot Mop
Stories/Levels: Multi/Split
Living Area: 1,070 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920

Lot Features

Property View: Bay, City Lights, San Francisco, Water, City
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Dimensions: 4791.6
Lot Features: Sloped Up, Landscaped
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $924

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 62291612

Listed by Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty, Scott Leverette
Sold by RE/MAX Accord, Alison Matsuhara

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Schools

Schools serving 581 Arlington Ave

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	1.5 mi
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709	K-5	1.6 mi
Martin Luther King Middle School 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	6-8	1.3 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	2.6 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 581 Arlington Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/27/2025

Sold

$1,150,000

16.28%

MLS

9/24/2025

Listed

$989,000

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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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Acres

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Closed

3
Beds
2
Total Baths

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Beds
2
Total Baths
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Beds
3
Total Baths

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