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Sold for $1,450,000 on 03/19/25
  • $1,450,000

    1539 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709

    2beds
    1,270sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1921
    1,742.4 Square Feet Lot
    $1,394,900 Zestimate®
    $1,142/sqft
    $4,045 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,394,900

    $1.26M - $1.55M

    $4,045/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    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, Café 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

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 21, 2025 at 03:04am

    Listed by:

    Ira Serkes DRE #00936453 510-684-3334,

    Compass,

    CAROL SERKES DRE #01143916,

    MLSListing

    Bought with:

    Matthew Vance, DRE #01936210

    COMPASS

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41085909MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Kitchen
    • Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
    Heating
    • Floor Furnace
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Updated Kitchen
    • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,270
    • Total interior livable area: 1,270 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: No Garage
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two Story
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 1,742 sqft
    • Features: Other
    Details
    • Parcel number: 59225918
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Foundation: Combination
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1921

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/19/2025Sold$1,450,000+45%$1,142/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41085909
    2/26/2025Pending sale$1,000,000$787/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41085909
    2/14/2025Listed for sale$1,000,000$787/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41085909

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $450,910 +2%
    2024$8,632 +2.9%$442,070 +2%
    2023$8,391 +0.2%$433,402 +2%

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    Neighborhood: Gourmet Ghetto

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