$1,450,000
SOLD MAR 19, 2025

1539 Walnut St Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,270 Sq Ft
1,920 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,142 Per Sq Ft

45% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of March 2025

Located in a highly desirable North Berkeley neighborhood known for its terrific restaurants and shops, this sweet two story home is just a few blocks from UC, The Cheeseboard (gourmet breads, cheeses&pizza), takeout at Gregoire’s, coffee at Vanne Bistro, Cafe Parisien’s fabulous French pastries, the original Peet’s Coffee (don’t miss the Alfred Peet museum), and of course, internationally known Chez Panisse. Walnut Square shops are just a short stroll down the street. Main Floor: kitchen (pantry, updated cabinetry with quartz countertop, new flooring), laundry area (washer & dryer included in sale); wood burning fireplace, living & formal dining rooms; Upper Level: two bedrooms & an elegant bath with skylight, refinished tub/shower, glass shower enclosure, new vanity and fixtures ... plus a bonus room, with windows on three sides. French doors in the front bedroom open onto a balcony overlooking the streetside scene below. Lusciously light and bright interior is delightfully refreshed with new paint and newly refinished wood floors. No garage, no driveway — sellers have lived here happily for over 33 years with on-street parking. Residential parking permits are available for residents. UC and BART nearby. OPEN SUN 2/16-2/23 2:00-4:30 pm; OPEN THURS 2/20 9:30am-noon

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ira & Carol Serkes

Compass License #00936453 Listed on: 02/14/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Vance

License #01936210

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,632

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 1,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Combination Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Floor Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North West Berk Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59225918

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,632

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MLSX
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH-WEST BERK
  • Directions: Shattuck/Cedar/Walnut
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • 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

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1920
  • Parcel Number: 59225918
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2025
Closed on
Mar 3, 2025
Sold by
Tangney John Dominic and Lutynski Patricia Ann
Bought by
Fan Duoming and Shen Jimmy-Xuan
Seller's Agent
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Matt Vance
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$450,000
45%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$1,394,285

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$55,715
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.00%
Original Mortgage
$1,160,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,154,086
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$240,199

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2024
Sold by
Tangney And Lutynski Family Trust and Tangney John Dominic
Bought by
Tangney John Dominic and Lutynski Patricia Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2019
Sold by
Tangney John and Lutynski Patricia
Bought by
Tangney John Dominic and Lutynski Patricia Ann
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 $1,450,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,160,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Sold $1,450,000 +45.0% $1,142 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2025 02/14/25 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $787 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $8,632 $443,910 $135,273 $315,637
2024 $8,632 $435,070 $132,621 $309,449
2023 $8,391 $433,402 $130,020 $303,382
2022 $8,376 $417,905 $127,471 $297,434
2021 $8,378 $409,574 $124,972 $291,602
2020 $7,943 $412,304 $123,691 $288,613
2019 $7,625 $404,220 $121,266 $282,954
2018 $7,462 $396,294 $118,888 $277,406
2017 $7,191 $388,524 $116,557 $271,967
2016 $6,922 $380,908 $114,272 $266,636
2015 $6,809 $375,188 $112,556 $262,632
2014 $6,729 $367,840 $110,352 $257,488
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ira & Carol Serkes

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ira & Carol Serkes

    Compass

    (510) 684-3334

    3 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Ira & Carol Serkes
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  • Matt Vance

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Matt Vance

    (510) 604-8000

    2 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Matt Vance
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41085909

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2259-018-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1539 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1539 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709 and is currently priced at $1,450,000, approximately $1,141 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1539 Walnut St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Washington Elementary School, and Cragmont Elementary School.

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