




1211 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA, 94702
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
Schools
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
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,525 | $54,300 |
| Home Insurance * | $145 | $1,740 |
| Property Taxes | $566 | $6,792 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $5,634 | $67,608 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Listed for sale | $895,000 |
| 1990-04-05 | Sold | $160,000 |
