
1173 Hearst, Berkeley, CA 94702
1173 Hearst, Berkeley, CA 94702
Property Description
Completely remodeled, but retaining its original charm and character, this Berkeley bungalow is the epitome of the East Bay lifestyle. Three bedrooms and a beautifully tiled full bath sit on the main second level, which boasts gorgeous, original wood floors. The open floor plan is flooded with natural light through large picture windows. It includes sizable living and dining spaces, complete with an original fireplace and wonderful built-ins. The newly remodeled kitchen is spacious with plenty of storage, including open shelving and adjacent space for a home office. A glass door lead to a deck that is surrounded by mature trees perfect for outdoor dining or lounging. Downstairs is concrete-floored family room with access to the patio and garden. Also on this floor is a large bedroom with en-suite bath and an enormous walk-in closet. Completing this floor is a full garage with interior access to the house. This residence was taken down to the studs and has all upgraded electrical systems, as well as copper plumbing, an on-demand water heater and energy-efficient AC/heating units in each room. Just a stroll to University Avenue, with its abundance of shops and cafs, and minutes from the Berkeley Marina and downtown, this home offers the very best of Berkeley.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Berkeley · Single Family Residence
Listed 22.7% below the median closed sale of $1,875,000. Price per sqft ($663) is a 35% discount to closed comps ($1,024). Closed comps sold at 146% of list — strong seller's market.
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Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2403 Cedar St | Berkeley | 1926 | 4 | 2 | 2,180 | 4,750 | $775 | $1.69M | 81 | 91 |
| 1909 San Antonio AVE | Berkeley | 1923 | 4 | 2 | 2,143 | 6,174 | $746 | $1.60M | 19 | 90 |
| 1668 San Lorenzo Ave | Berkeley | 1924 | 4 | 2 | 2,017 | 10,304 | $840 | $1.70M | 15 | 89 |
| 1327 Ward St. | Berkeley | 1925 | 3 | 2 | 2,068 | 3,500 | $532 | $1.10M | 12 | 86 |
| 355 Arlington Ave | Berkeley | 1924 | 3 | 2 | 2,278 | 4,150 | $505 | $1.15M | 45 | 85 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.6 | 2.0 | 2,137.2 | 5,775.6 | $679.6 | $1.45M | 34.4 | |||
| Median | 2,143 | $1.60M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1170 Colusa Ave | Berkeley | 1915 | 09/15/2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,104 | 3,675 | $1.54M | $3.08M | $1,462 | 1.99 | 27 | 93 |
| 653 San Fernando Ave | Berkeley | 1924 | 09/09/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,893 | 4,872 | $1.40M | $2.16M | $1,141 | 1.55 | 27 | 88 |
| 491 Boynton Ave | Berkeley | 1927 | 08/19/2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,954 | 5,100 | $1.70M | $1.55M | $793 | 0.91 | 41 | 88 |
| 1883 Harmon St | Berkeley | 1906 | 09/22/2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,447 | 7,260 | $1.20M | $1.88M | $766 | 1.57 | 32 | 87 |
| 984 Regal Rd | Berkeley | 1916 | 09/11/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,875 | 7,000 | $1.40M | $1.80M | $960 | 1.29 | 38 | 85 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.6 | 2.0 | 2,054.6 | 5,581.4 | $2.09M | $2.09M | $1,024.4 | — | 33 | ||||
| Median | 1,954 | $1.88M | $1.88M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.