1261 Hearst Avenue

Off Market

1261 Hearst Avenue

Berkeley CA 94702

665 sq. ft.

1066 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $720,000

Maria Cavallo-Merrion, last sold this property on 03 April 2026 after 34 days on market.

Overview

Welcome to 1261 Hearst Ave, a charming 1+ bedroom Craftsman bungalow located on a corner lot in prime North Berkeley. A spacious front porch offers the perfect spot for morning coffee. Inside, the sunlit living room features warm hardwood floors, crown molding, and generous windows that create a bright, airy feel. The dining area showcases a vintage hutch and sideboard with stylish pendant lighting. The updated kitchen includes marble countertops, gas range, skylight & dishwasher. There’s one spacious bedroom and a versatile bonus room that could work beautifully as an office or for guests. Stylish bathroom with new marmoleum floors and vanity + sun tube. Basement with laundry and storage! Thoughtfully designed, the home lives larger than its square footage. The lavender vine, bougainvillea, meyer lemon, Japanese maple bloom & fruit throughout the year. Located near Acme Bread, Kermit Lynch Wine, shops and restaurants on 4th St, Shattuck, & University: Peet’s Coffee, Design Within Reach, CB2, Zut! Tacubaya. Less than half a mile to North Berkeley BART, close to AC Transit and major highways. Neighborhood parks: Ohlone, Cedar Rose and Strawberry Park. Walk Score® 93 / Bike Score™ 100. Leave your car at home and enjoy all that this wonderful community has to offer! BESO Score 10.

Features

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

665 sq. ft. floor area

1066 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

We need at least 3 similar 1 bedroom single-family properties sold in Berkeley over the last 12 months.

Property history for 1261 Hearst Avenue

2026

Sold

$720,000

03 Apr 2026 by Maria Cavallo-Merrion, of Vanguard Properties

2014

Sold

$505,000

13 Aug 2014 by Eugene Pak, of Climb Real Estate

2012

Sold

$381,000

16 Jul 2012 by Kathie Longinotti, of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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