$805,000
$20K PRICE DROP

1538 Ashby Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,560/month

Total Views 9,336
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,228 Sq Ft
$656 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Wood Siding
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Prince Street Mini Park

About This Home

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, 12/13/25, 2PM-4PM. Wonderful property in Berkeley. Great location with amazing potential. Was used as housing for UC students. A little TLC, cosmetic work, and this place is the perfect place to call home. Large kitchen, separate laundry area, private backyard for gardening, BBQ and entertaining.

Listing Agent

Tova Osborne

Realty One Group Future License #02010243 Listed on: 10/22/2025

Realty One Group Future

Co-Listing Agent

matt borden

Realty One Group Future License #01190671

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 3,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Free-Standing Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 53161229

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCJR
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley
  • Directions: GPS
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Thank you for showing. Disclosures link has been posted on the MLS. Supra on front door. Seller is reviewing offers as received. Disclosures link:https://app.disclosures.io/link/1538-Ashby-Avenue-6l28k8q7
  • remarks22: Tova Osborne - Agt: 510-305-8252 - OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, 12/13/25, 2PM-4PM. Wonderful property in Berkeley. Great location with amazing potential. Was used as housing for UC students. A little TLC, cosmetic work, and this place is the perfect place to call home. Large kitchen, separate laundry area, private backyard for gardening, BBQ and entertaining.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Paved
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3700
  • Parcel Number: 53161229

Map

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $15,965 $945,989 $437,452 $508,537
2024 $15,965 $927,444 $428,876 $498,568
2023 $15,621 $909,262 $420,468 $488,794
2022 $15,306 $891,434 $412,224 $479,210
2021 $15,323 $873,961 $404,144 $469,817
2020 $14,387 $865,000 $400,000 $465,000
2019 $9,426 $497,058 $149,117 $347,941
2018 $9,228 $487,311 $146,193 $341,118
2017 $8,895 $477,757 $143,327 $334,430
2016 $8,476 $468,390 $140,517 $327,873
2015 $8,344 $461,354 $138,406 $322,948
2014 $7,982 $432,000 $129,600 $302,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/11/2025 11/11/25 Price Changed $805,000 -2.4% $656 / Sq Ft
10/22/2025 10/22/25 For Sale $825,000 -- $672 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $865,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $390,000 Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Gift Deed -- --
Gift Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $108,000 Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Corporate Deed $76,000 First American Title
Trustee Deed $100,000 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $273,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $107,945 FHA
Previous Owner $162,587 No Value Available
Closed $97,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41115473

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 053-1612-029-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1538 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA

For Sale

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