$860,000
SOLD JUN 2, 2025

1401 Walnut St Unit 1B Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,658 Sq Ft
$1,309/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$519 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • City View
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Live Oak Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Rare opportunity to own a spacious, light-filled North Berkeley 2BD/2BA condo in an iconic 1960s elevator-serviced building, just one block from Berkeley's covered Gourmet Ghetto. 1401 Walnut Street #1B greets visitors with a large and bright living room/dining room combination with fireplace, custom built-ins, and a spacious private balcony overlooking the neighborhood. Nearby is a large eat-in kitchen with breakfast area, office space, and easy access to the exterior. And down the hall are two quiet bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a large primary suite with walk-in closet and primary bath, and a 2nd BD with balcony access. One car deeded parking in a secure garage, a dedicated storage space, and access to the building's attractive rear patio and pool, a rarity for Berkeley, are included with the sale. Fresh paint and new carpeting run throughout this vintage classic ready to be lived in now, or updated to the next owners' tastes. Ideally situated just blocks from Berkeley's best cafs, restaurants, markets, and shops, including Peets Coffee, Chez Panisse, the Cheese Board, and Monterey Market, as well as just across the street from the Berkeley JCC and minutes from UC Berkeley, BART, bus and freeway access. A rare blend of space, comfort and convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew De Vries

Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan License #01368031 Listed on: 04/17/2025

Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan

Last Buyer's Agent

Christian Thede

NORTHBRAE PROPERTIES License #01335015

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,234

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

HOA Fees

  • $1,309 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,658 Sq Ft Home
  • Raised Hearth
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • City Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • West Facing Home
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 059-2258-038

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include homeowners insurance, maintenance exterior, pool, trash
  • 10 Units
  • Walnut Rose HOA, Phone Number (800) 421-1150

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,234

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,309 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Subtype Description: Attached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mid-Century
  • Property Faces: West
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s)
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony, Walk-In Closet 2+
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Cook Top, Hood Over Range
  • Bathroom Features: Tub
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Tile Counter
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
  • Price Per Square Foot: 518.70
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Square Footage: 1658.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Common Facility, Fenced
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site - Mapped (Condo Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Pool
  • Association Name: Walnut Rose HOA

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Unit: 1B
  • Association Fee: 1309
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Homeowners Insurance, Maintenance Exterior, Pool, Trash
  • Phone: (800) 421-1150

Schools

  • School District: Alameda

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 059-2258-038
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2935
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12784.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 2930153.32

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 10

MLS Schools

  • School District County: Alameda
  • Senior High School District: Berkeley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Richard Riffer Revocable Intervivos Trus and Blank Susan C
Bought by
Chu David and Price Ruth
Seller's Agent
Andrew De Vries
Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan
Buyer's Agent
Christian Thede
NORTHBRAE PROPERTIES
List Price
$969,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$109,000
-11.25%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$863,153

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,153
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1996
Sold by
Riffer Richard
Bought by
Riffer Richard
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $860,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $860,000 -4.2% $519 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Price Changed $898,000 -7.3% $542 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $969,000 -- $584 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $4,234 $950,000 $285,000 $665,000
2024 $4,234 $102,580 $30,399 $79,181
2023 $4,116 $107,431 $29,803 $77,628
2022 $3,978 $98,325 $29,219 $76,106
2021 $3,944 $96,260 $28,646 $74,614
2020 $3,579 $102,201 $28,352 $73,849
2019 $3,269 $100,198 $27,797 $72,401
2018 $3,176 $98,234 $27,252 $70,982
2017 $3,040 $96,307 $26,717 $69,590
2016 $2,824 $94,418 $26,193 $68,225
2015 $2,768 $93,001 $25,800 $67,201
2014 $2,704 $91,179 $25,295 $65,884
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrew De Vries

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Andrew De Vries

    Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan

    (415) 585-5200

    2 in this area

    357 Total Sales

    Andrew De Vries
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  • Christian Thede

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Christian Thede

    NORTHBRAE PROPERTIES

    (510) 774-5927

    5 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Christian Thede
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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 425031088

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 059-2258-038-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1401 Walnut St Unit 1B, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1401 Walnut St Unit 1B, Berkeley, CA 94709 and is currently priced at $860,000, approximately $518 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 1401 Walnut St Unit 1B is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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