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Listed by: Ira Serkes, Compass
$1,450,000
● House - Off Market

1539 Walnut Street

Berkeley, CA 94709
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
1,270 Ft²
$4,911
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Located in a highly desirable North Berkeley neighborhood known for its terrific restaurants and shops, this sweet two story home is just a few blocks from UC, The Cheeseboard (gourmet breads, cheeses&pizza), takeout at Gregoire's, coffee at Vanne Bistro, Cafe Parisien's fabulous French pastries, the original Peet's Coffee (don't miss the Alfred Peet museum), and of course, internationally known Chez Panisse. Walnut Square shops are just a short stroll down the street.  Main Floor: kitchen (pantry, updated cabinetry with quartz countertop, new flooring), laundry area (washer & dryer included in sale); wood burning fireplace, living & formal dining rooms; Upper Level: two bedrooms & an elegant bath with skylight, refinished tub/shower, glass shower enclosure, new vanity and fixtures ... plus a bonus room, with windows on three sides. French doors in the front bedroom open onto a balcony overlooking the streetside scene below. Lusciously light and bright interior is delightfully refreshed with new paint and newly refinished wood floors.  No garage, no driveway - sellers have lived here happily for over 33 years with on-street parking. Residential parking permits are available for residents. UC and BART nearby. OPEN SUN 2/16-2/23 2:00-4:30 pm; OPEN THURS 2/20 9:30am-noon
Unit Size
1,270 Ft²
Days on Market
33 days
Land Size
0.04 acres
Price per sqft
$787
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1921

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Last updated: 2 years ago (CRMLS #41085909)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 19, 2025 Sold
Sold
Feb 14, 2025 Listed by Compass $1,000,000
Listed by Compass

Property Highlights

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1921
  • Effective Year Built: 1928
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 16
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,920
  • Total Building Area: 1,270
  • Gross Building Area: 1,270
  • Building Area: 1,270
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,270
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: ANTISELLE
  • Land Acres: 0000000044
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00018 BLK: AR: 0059 PAGE: 2259

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 421700

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2-B5
  • Parcel: 59-2259-18
  • Lot: 17
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.8789
  • Longitude: -122.268

    Address

  • Full Address: 1539 Walnut St
  • Address - House Number: 1539
  • Address - Street Name: Walnut
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C045
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1512
  • Zip Code: 94709

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $837,584
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2027
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 1,368,308
  • High Value: 1,645,775
  • Low Value: 1,090,840

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $417,905
  • Assessed Land Value: $127,471
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $297,434

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes
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