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Property Description
Enjoy a magical sunset at Indian Rock Park, then meander down to Solano Ave, one of Berkeley's most charming neighborhood shopping streets, for dinner, a coffee, or to peruse a local bookshop. All this in a matter of minutes, and without a car! 839 Mendocino offers all the conveniences of town life with the peacefulness of the hills. Designed by the renowned Berkeley architect Walter Ratcliff, this home radiates the warmth and charm of a Berkeley Craftsman. It features gorgeous woodwork and generous, light-filled living spaces with views of the Bay. The rear patio garden off the large kitchen offers great indoor/outdoor flow for entertaining. The detached garage is full of possibilities*. Upstairs, there are two sunny bedrooms. The primary has an adjoining room, perfect for an office or study. The large third bedroom downstairs offers great flexibility for many uses**. With tons of attic space as well as a large basement rec room, this house has infinite potential*. Bring your vision to 839 Mendocino Avenue and make it your own! *Buyer to investigate.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 839 Mendocino Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,850,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41105837
- Added to Site: 196 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Study
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Northbrae
- Driving Directions: Marin to Mendocino
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: No Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sump Pump
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Exterior Const.: Wood Shingles
- Roof: Composition Shingles
- Stories/Levels: Two Story
- Living Area: 2,280 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1910
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Lot Dimensions: 7150
- Lot Features: Back Yard
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $568
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 61257738
Listed by Red Oak Realty, Erik Dreher
Sold by District Homes, Sarah Ridge
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Schools
Schools serving 839 Mendocino Ave
School District:Berkeley Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 840 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Ruth Acty Elementary 1400 Ada Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Martin Luther King Middle School 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School 920 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 | K-5 | 2.1 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 839 Mendocino Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/15/2025
Sold
$1,850,000
42.86%
MLS
7/23/2025
Listed
$1,295,000
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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.
839 Mendocino Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 (MLS# 41105837) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,850,000 on August 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 839 Mendocino Ave? 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.

