NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1156 Walnut St Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,040,000 - $2,487,383

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,004 Sq Ft
$1,147/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 19, 2023

Last sale price $2,375,000 $1,185 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,184 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Live Oak Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

Cool, calm and collected, this elegant Northside Craftsman with separate in-law/guest suite is enchanting, sublime and beautifully functional. Serene, leafy entry beckons you inside. Catch a view of San Francisco and the Bay as you enter the all-level home, graced with fine bones and features. Airy living room is encircled by windows and suffused with light. Formal dining room has original built-ins and verdant outlooks to front gardens. Open kitchen is well-stocked with charm, windows and eating space. Bedrooms are full of sunlight and high ceilings. Throw open the glass doors to discover the sun-drenched deck overlooking lush gardens and filtered Bay and city views. Curated with native California plants and established trees, this extraordinary yard and indoor-outdoor rapport enhance and expand the livability of the home. Private 1+BR suite with its own entrance and outdoor space is fully loaded for guests, family or rental income. Spacious park-like grounds have paths, bird life, a splendid apple tree, and a darling garden shed. Coveted Northside location puts some of Berkeley's best assets in arm's reach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ANNE CULBERTSON

The Agency License #01734110 Listed on: 04/29/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

ROMNEY O'CONNELL

License #01468613

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 6,120 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • No Garage
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Northside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61256114

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

6,120 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: NORTHSIDE
  • Directions: Eunice to Walnut
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan, Office, Workshop, Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced, Partial, Wood
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Partial, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6120
  • Parcel Number: 61256114
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2025
Sold by
Marc Bernstein Revocable Trust and Jennifer M Lewis Revocable Trust
Bought by
Inbar Properties Berkley Llc
Current Estimated Value
$2,298,596

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2023
Closed on
May 11, 2023
Sold by
Barbour Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Bernstein Marc Steven and Lewis Jennifer Marie
Seller's Agent
ANNE CULBERTSON
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
ROMNEY O'CONNELL
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$2,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
$780,000
48.9%
Views
71

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2010
Sold by
Barbour Barbara F
Bought by
Barbour Barbara Fletcher and Barbour Family Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Inbar Properties Berkley Llc -- None Listed On Document
Marc Bernstein Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Bernstein Marc Steven $2,375,000 Old Republic Title Company
Barbour Barbara Fletcher -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,375,000 -- --
05/19/2023 05/19/23 Sold $2,375,000 +48.9% $1,185 / Sq Ft
05/10/2023 05/10/23 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2023 04/29/23 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $796 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $32,926 $2,470,950 $743,886 $1,727,064
2024 $32,926 $2,422,500 $729,300 $1,693,200
2023 $5,697 $176,346 $130,409 $45,937
2022 $6,062 $165,888 $127,852 $45,036
2021 $6,023 $162,499 $125,346 $44,153
2020 $5,546 $167,762 $124,061 $43,701
2019 $5,162 $164,472 $121,628 $42,844
2018 $5,017 $161,248 $119,244 $42,004
2017 $4,815 $158,086 $116,906 $41,180
2016 $4,520 $154,987 $114,614 $40,373
2015 $4,431 $152,658 $112,892 $39,766
2014 $4,288 $149,670 $110,682 $38,988
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    ANNE CULBERTSON

    The Agency

    (510) 551-5508

    3 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    ANNE CULBERTSON
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  • ROMNEY O'CONNELL

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    ROMNEY O'CONNELL

    (510) 599-6911

    8 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    ROMNEY O'CONNELL
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41025768

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2561-014-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

1156 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA

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