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1211 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA, 94702

2beds
1baths
1,059sqft
$895,000
$845price/sqft
$5,634/moest. monthly cost
$225,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Opportunity knocks in Berkeley's highly sought-after Westbrae neighborhood! This ideally located property offers incredible potential for investors, first-time buyers, or anyone looking to build sweat equity and create their dream home. Situated just minutes from Cedar Rose Park with its tennis and pickleball courts, Whole Foods, Monterey Market, Acme Bread, Berkeley Bowl West, the Gilman District, 4th Street, Tokyo Fish Market, UC Berkeley, and North Berkeley BART, you'll enjoy the very best of Berkeley living right outside your door. The home features a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen with a dining area, and laundry room. A long driveway provides ample off-street parking and leads to a detached studio, offering flexible space for a home office, art studio, or garage. The backyard provides room for gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. Additional highlights include a sewer lateral that is in compliance and a roof that is approximately 5–10 years old. Home Energy Score of 6. With a Walk Score of 88 and an exceptional Bike Score of 98, this home offers outstanding convenience and accessibility. Whether you're looking to renovate, invest, or customize a home in one of Berkeley's most desirable neighborhoods, this is a rare opportunity to own a property with tremendous upside and long-term value.

Getting Around

88
WalkingVery Walkable
64
TransitGood Transit
98
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

9/10
Ruth Acty ElementaryGrades K-50.4 mi
9/10
Berkeley High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Existing
  • Year built: 1927

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Range,Free-Standing Range,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room,Common Area

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,059
  • Total interior livable area: 1,059 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Laminate Counters,Gas Range/Cooktop,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 59229010
  • Special condition: Probate Listing

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Fencing: Fenced

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,000 sqft
  • Features: Level,Back Yard

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Other
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding

FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,525$54,300
Home Insurance *$145$1,740
Property Taxes $566$6,792
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$5,634$67,608
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$193,165/yr
40% on housing$169,020/yr
45% on housing$150,240/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.9%
6.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$845This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94702$453
Alameda County$497

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 94702$917
Alameda County$664

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-11Listed for sale$895,000
1990-04-05Sold$160,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentTrang Dunlap
BrokerageIntero Real Estate Services

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