$1,795,000
OPEN SAT 2PM - 4PM

1521 Josephine St Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated payment $10,319/month

Total Views 80
4 Beds
6 Baths
3,434 Sq Ft
$523 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fireplace
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Garden

About This Home

1521 Josephine Street is a uniquely compelling opportunity to own a fully vacant four-unit property in North Berkeley’s famed Gourmet District. Tucked between Cedar and Vine on a picturesque tree-lined street, this vintage brown shingle compound features two charming buildings surrounded by greenery, flowers, vines, and inviting outdoor spaces that capture the natural beauty of North Berkeley. The front building includes a spacious three-bedroom and three full bath primary residence with hardwood floors, generous rooms, and a mix of meaningful architectural details and thoughtful updates throughout. Below it sits a large one-bedroom and one-bath unit with high ceilings and a comfortable layout. The rear building offers two twin studio units in an upper and lower unit configuration, ideal for rental income*, extended family, or flexible living. The property sits on a beautifully landscaped lot with layered plantings, Japanese maples, a welcoming front patio wrapped in green vines, and a wide back deck that creates harmonious integration of indoor and outdoor living. Fully vacant and ready for the next owner, this is a rare chance to purchase a multi-unit property in Berkeley with outstanding access to shops, restaurants, UC Berkeley, parks and more! *Buyer to investigate.

Listing Agent

Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo

Red Oak Realty License #01906759 Listed on: 12/03/2025

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Gillian Leslie

Red Oak Realty License #01741458

Open House Schedule

  • Saturday, December 06, 2025
    2:00 to 4:00 pm
    12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:00
    12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00
    Four fully vacant units Two wonderful vintage brown shingle buildings on a 5,400 sq ft lot, fully fenced with inviting front, side, and rear yards A great opportunity for owner occupancy with income, multi-generational living, a family compound, or a strong rental investment
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  • Sunday, December 07, 2025
    2:00 to 4:00 pm
    12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:00
    12/7/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00
    Four fully vacant units Two wonderful vintage brown shingle buildings on a 5,400 sq ft lot, fully fenced with inviting front, side, and rear yards A great opportunity for owner occupancy with income, multi-generational living, a family compound, or a strong rental investment
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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,417

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Covered Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • N. Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59227129

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,417

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1912
  • Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO
  • Subdivision Name: N. Berkeley
  • Directions: Vine or Cedar to Josephine
  • Garage Yn: No
  • remarks11: No show until Broker's tour 12/ 4 then go and show, all units are vacant. PLEASE LOCK UP. Make sure neighborhood cat Smokey does not get locked in, he is very friendly. Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information, nor do they guarantee any short-term, or increase in future long-term rental income.
  • remarks22: Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo - 415-722-7025 - 1521 Josephine Street is a uniquely compelling opportunity to own a fully vacant four-unit property in North Berkeley’s famed Gourmet District. Tucked between Cedar and Vine on a picturesque tree-lined street, this vintage brown shingle compound features two charming buildings surrounded by greenery, flowers, vines, and inviting outdoor spaces that capture the natural beauty of North Berkeley.The front building includes a spacious three-bedroom and three full bath primary residence with hardwood floors, generous rooms, and a mix of meaningful architectural details and thoughtful updates throughout. Below it sits a large one-bedroom and one-bath unit with high ceilings and a comfortable layout. The rear building offers two twin studio units in an upper and lower unit configuration, ideal for rental income*, extended family, or flexible living.The property sits on a beautifully landscaped lot with layered plantings, Japanese maples, a welcoming front patio wrapped in green vines, and a wide back deck that creates harmonious integration of indoor and outdoor living. Fully vacant and ready for the next owner, this is a rare chance to purchase a
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Other, Polyurethane Foam
  • Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Covered, Off Street, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Water District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5400
  • Parcel Number: 59227129

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $10,417 $350,192 $81,247 $275,945
2024 $10,417 $343,189 $79,654 $270,535
2023 $10,144 $343,324 $78,093 $265,231
2022 $9,837 $329,593 $76,562 $260,031
2021 $9,776 $322,992 $75,060 $254,932
2020 $8,946 $326,609 $74,291 $252,318
2019 $8,260 $320,206 $72,834 $247,372
2018 $8,048 $313,928 $71,406 $242,522
2017 $7,733 $307,773 $70,006 $237,767
2016 $7,266 $301,740 $68,634 $233,106
2015 $7,136 $297,208 $67,603 $229,605
2014 $7,217 $291,387 $66,279 $225,108
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/03/2025 12/03/25 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $523 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41118585

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2271-029-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1521 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA

For Sale

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Red Oak Realty
(415) 722-7025