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Sold for $2,050,000 on 08/01/25
  • $2,050,000

    53 Menlo Pl, Berkeley, CA 94707

    4beds
    3,308sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1924
    5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
    $2,049,100 Zestimate®
    $620/sqft
    $7,425 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Spacious French Country-style residence in the highly convenient and coveted North Berkeley Thousand Oaks neighborhood boasts spacious common living spaces and multiple outdoor areas for entertaining, home has central air conditoning, a rare find. The kitchen displays an older remodel with well-thought-out design choices exuding old-world charm and warmth. Sweet lighting fixtures surround the kitchen's interior, adjoining breakfast rm w/ French doors to lg deck for gathering friends and loved ones. Level in from walkway to front door to view an open concept floor plan, dining room opens to a gracious living room with an entire wall of built-in bookshelves, drenched in sunlight with views of the Bay. L/R opens to a deck to take in those breathtaking sunsets and views of garden below. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 hall bath (bath needs updating) on the main level. Lower Level: large family rm with fireplace (would also work as a primary bedroom with updated hall bath*). Laundry rm and ample storage. Studio apartment, full updated bath, kitchen needs remodeling, has exterior and interior access. Ideal location, close proximity to vibrant Solano Ave cafés, shops & eateries or stroll to Kensington Circle eateries and Sunday farmers market. Easy access to Bart stations and bus lines.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 06:06pm

    Listed by:

    Timothy Cannon DRE #00665085 510-381-1618,

    Red Oak Realty,

    Anne Politeo DRE #00843273 510-872-9294,

    Red Oak Realty

    Bought with:

    Sheril Madden, DRE #01228854

    Red Oak Realty

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41103558MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
    Features
    • Au Pair, In-Law Floorplan, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,308
    • Total interior livable area: 3,308 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Converted Garage
    Features
    • Levels: Two Story
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Back, Terraced Down
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Bay
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Bay
    Lot
    • Size: 5,662 sqft
    • Features: Other, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
    Details
    • Parcel number: 62290715
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Other
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1924

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar
    • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Energy Audit - Available

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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    Estimated market value

    $2,049,100