$1,850,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

839 Mendocino Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,280 Sq Ft
7,150 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$811 Per Sq Ft

43% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 2-minute walk to Contra Costa Rock Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erik Dreher

Red Oak Realty License #02011235 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Ridge

District Homes License #01990459

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,783

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 7,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Walter Ratclif
  • Northbrae Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,783

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.16
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: NORTHBRAE
  • Directions: Marin to Mendocino
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Has Basement?: Yes
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 2280
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Study
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 2
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Builder Name: Walter Ratclif
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Sump Pump

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7150

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Pauline G Hale Revocable Trust and Hale Andrew
Bought by
Won Jin Kyung and Lowenthal Micah Daniel
Seller's Agent
Erik Dreher
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Ridge
District Homes
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$555,000
42.86%
Views
63

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-99.07%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Estimated Equity
$883,235

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1998
Sold by
Hale Pauline G
Bought by
Hale Pauline G and Pauline G Hale Revocable Trust
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
Grant Deed $1,850,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $450,000 No Value Available
Open $937,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $1,850,000 +42.9% $811 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $568 / 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 $6,783 $121,718 $76,741 $51,977
2024 $6,783 $119,194 $75,236 $50,958
2023 $6,535 $123,720 $73,761 $49,959
2022 $6,250 $114,295 $72,315 $48,980
2021 $6,196 $111,916 $70,897 $48,019
2020 $5,630 $117,697 $70,170 $47,527
2019 $5,146 $115,389 $68,794 $46,595
2018 $4,984 $113,128 $67,446 $45,682
2017 $4,789 $110,909 $66,123 $44,786
2016 $4,437 $108,735 $64,827 $43,908
2015 $4,339 $107,102 $63,853 $43,249
2014 $4,175 $105,003 $62,602 $42,401
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Erik Dreher

    Red Oak Realty

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sarah Ridge

    District Homes

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41105837

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2577-038-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Thousand Oaks

839 Mendocino Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 839 Mendocino Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 and is currently priced at $1,850,000, approximately $811 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 839 Mendocino Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Ruth Acty Elementary.

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