$995,000
OPEN SUN 2PM - 4PM

1529 Ada St Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,625/month

Total Views 254
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,111 Sq Ft
$471 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Located in one of North Berkeley’s most coveted neighborhoods, just steps from Monterey Market and the beloved Northbrae shopping district, this exceptional property offers a unique and versatile investment opportunity. The package includes a traditional 1925 Craftsman brimming with original character and period details, along with a separately metered rear cottage—ideal for extended family, rental income, guest quarters, or a creative studio. Whether you're an investor, contractor, or visionary homeowner, the possibilities here are endless. BESO - 1529 - 4, 1531 - 8 Bring your contractors and your imagination to restore and reimagine this largely original property. With its prime location, flexible layout, and timeless architectural appeal, this is a rare chance to unlock significant upside in a highly desirable Berkeley setting.

Listing Agent

Cindy Wilson

La Maison License #01271618 Listed on: 03/03/2026

Open House Schedule

  • Sunday, March 08, 2026
    2:00 to 4:00 pm
    3/8/2026 2:00:00 PM +00:00
    3/8/2026 4:00:00 PM +00:00
    Two houses on 1 lot just steps to Monterey Market! Bring your contractors to restore/update this 1925 Craftsman on a large lot with a separately metered rear cottage. Rare flexibility and versatility in this package.
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  • Sunday, March 15, 2026
    2:00 to 4:00 pm
    3/15/2026 2:00:00 PM +00:00
    3/15/2026 4:00:00 PM +00:00
    Two house on 1 lot just steps from Monterey Market, coffee, cafes and shops. Bring your contractors to restore/update this 1925 Craftsman with a separately metered 2BR, 1BA rear cottage. A very rare versatile property on a large lot.
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,111 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Additional Homes

  • Additional Residence on Property

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.17
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBLAM
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: NORTHBRAE
  • Directions: Sacramento to Ada
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Craftsman
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 2111
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Utility Room, Pantry
  • Stories: 1
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Tile Counters, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Undersized Garage, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Utilities: Internet Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500

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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 $6,176 $101,118 $63,008 $45,110
2024 $6,176 $98,998 $61,773 $44,225
2023 $5,953 $103,919 $60,561 $43,358
2022 $5,914 $94,882 $59,374 $42,508
2021 $5,863 $92,885 $58,210 $41,675
2020 $5,407 $98,860 $57,613 $41,247
2019 $5,016 $96,923 $56,484 $40,439
2018 $4,855 $95,022 $55,376 $39,646
2017 $4,629 $93,159 $54,290 $38,869
2016 $4,326 $91,332 $53,226 $38,106
2015 $4,230 $89,960 $52,426 $37,534
2014 $4,251 $88,199 $51,400 $36,799
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/03/2026 03/03/26 For Sale $995,000 -- $471 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41125808

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2434-003-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1529 Ada St, Berkeley, CA

For Sale

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