$2,050,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

53 Menlo Place Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,308 Sq Ft
5,618 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$620 Per Sq Ft

17% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Terrace

About This Home

As of August 2025

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 cafes, shops & eateries or stroll to Kensington Circle eateries and Sunday farmers market. Easy access to Bart stations and bus lines.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy Cannon

Red Oak Realty License #00665085 Listed on: 07/03/2025

Co-Listed By

Anne Politeo

Red Oak Realty License #00843273

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheril Madden

Red Oak Realty License #01228854

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,815

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,618 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • Converted Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,308 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Bay Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Master Meter
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Master Gas Meter

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • 1000 0Aks Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,815

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Other, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.13
  • View: Bay
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 03
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 03
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: 1000 0AKS
  • Directions: Menlo off Thousand Oaks Blvd
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Has Basement?: Yes
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 3308
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Efficiency: Energy Audit - Available
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Library, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Back, Terraced Down
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5618

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2010
Sold by
Gilbert Sandra M and Gilbert Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Gilbert Sandra M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
5.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Servicelink Di
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $354,500 New Conventional
Closed $417,000 New Conventional
Closed $470,000 New Conventional
Closed $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $500,000 Unknown
Closed $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $2,050,000 +17.2% $620 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2025 07/03/25 For Sale $1,749,000 -- $529 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,815 $140,603 $88,509 $59,094
2024 $8,815 $137,710 $86,774 $57,936
2023 $8,475 $141,872 $85,072 $56,800
2022 $8,062 $132,091 $83,405 $55,686
2021 $7,979 $129,363 $81,769 $54,594
2020 $7,272 $134,966 $80,931 $54,035
2019 $6,664 $132,319 $79,344 $52,975
2018 $6,450 $129,726 $77,789 $51,937
2017 $6,197 $127,183 $76,264 $50,919
2016 $5,759 $124,688 $74,768 $49,920
2015 $5,630 $122,816 $73,645 $49,171
2014 $5,516 $120,411 $72,203 $48,208
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Timothy Cannon

    Red Oak Realty

  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Anne Politeo

    Red Oak Realty

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sheril Madden

    Red Oak Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41103558

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2907-015-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Thousand Oaks

53 Menlo Place, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 53 Menlo Place, Berkeley, CA 94707 and is currently priced at $2,050,000, approximately $619 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 53 Menlo Place is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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