858 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Photo 1

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$956,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath

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Property Description

Charming Berkeley bungalow in an unbeatable location just moments from Solano Avenue. This sweet home features beautiful hardwood floors, great natural flow, and a warm, welcoming feel throughout. The living and dining areas blend seamlessly, creating an open and comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. Two well-positioned bedrooms are connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, offering both functionality and character. The kitchen has a classic Wedgewood stove and an adjoining laundry room, along with an adjacent bonus office space ideal for working from home or creative use. Step outside to a lovely back deck overlooking a cozy backyard with a brick patio, perfect for relaxing or hosting. The detached rear cottage (an extra 259 sq ft) adds flexibility with French doors opening to the yard, plus a sink and toilet, making it a great space for guests, a studio, or additional workspace. With its cheerful personality and abundance of sunshine throughout, this home's availability is a special opportunity in a highly sought-after neighborhood. BESO score: 7

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 858 Neilson St

General

Sold For: $956,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41132242
Added to Site: 69 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: Office, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, None

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Nook, Solid Surface Counter, Gas Range/Cooktop, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: Hookups Only, Laundry Room

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: North Berkeley
Driving Directions: Solano, north on Neilson..

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Gravity

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Exterior Const.: Siding - Stucco
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: One Story
Living Area: 879 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1924

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Dimensions: 3500
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,023

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 62284810

Listed by Berkeley Hills Realty, Romney O'Connell and Berkeley Hills Realty, Soren O'Connell
Sold by Red Oak Realty, Rachel Sheftel

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Berkeley Hills Realty
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Schools

Schools serving 858 Neilson St

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 840 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707	K-5	0.3 mi
Ruth Acty Elementary 1400 Ada Street, Berkeley, CA 94702	K-5	0.9 mi
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709	K-5	1.3 mi
Martin Luther King Middle School 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	6-8	0.9 mi
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	9-12	1.9 mi
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School 920 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710	K-5	1.9 mi
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA 94705	K-5	2.7 mi

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

Price & Sales History for 858 Neilson St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/22/2026

Sold

$956,000

6.34%

MLS

4/24/2026

Listed

$899,000

—

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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