Berkeley, CA 94708,51 Forest Lane

$1,300,000

$995,000

30.7%
Est.Price: ?

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Est. payment /mo

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,236 SqFt


SOLD DATE : 05/07/2025

Key Details

Sold Price $1,300,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,236 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,051

Subdivision North Berkeley

MLS Listing ID 41091806

Sold Date 05/07/25

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1927

Lot Size 4,488 Sqft

Acres 0.1

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Tucked away in the beautiful Berkeley Hills, this rarely available Storybook-style home offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Built in 1927 by Joseph M. Walker, it features a clinker brick chimney, dramatic wood-beamed ceilings, arched entryways, a grand fireplace, hardwood floors, and stained-glass windows—just a few of the many enchanting details. One of the home's most whimsical touches is the second bedroom, accessible through a traditional door—or a hidden passage in the closet. The exterior showcases original stone and brickwork, surrounded by lush landscaping with flowers, trees, and plants that enhance its storybook charm. Recent upgrades include a newer roof, exterior fire-hardening, some seismic retrofitting, and new copper plumbing. This well- maintained gem is move-in ready. Located close to Tilden park, Lake Anza, gourmet district, a golf course, numerous hiking trails, an easy walk to Cragmont Park, and central to the East Bay area, jump at this chance to be the owner of a Storybook home by a celebrated 20th century architect.

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Rooms

Basement Crawl Space

Interior

Interior Features Dining Area, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer

Laundry Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Side Yard, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side

Garage Spaces 1.0

Pool None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Irregular Lot, Level, Premium Lot, Sloped Up

Story 1

Sewer Public Sewer

Architectural Style Craftsman, Other

Level or Stories One Story

New Construction Yes

Others

Tax ID 63296341

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Bridge MLS
Listed by Christina Gray • Compass
Bought with M. RezaAghababa

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