$1,350,517
SOLD APR 25, 2025

1615 California St Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,176 Sq Ft
3,264 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,148 Per Sq Ft

36% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Bungalow
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Virginia-McGee Totland

About This Home

As of April 2025

This super cute 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is tucked away in North Berkeley close to BART, awesome dining spots and shopping. Inside, you'll find a bright living area that flows right into the formal dining room. The kitchen features a new quartz countertop and sink and is ready for your cooking adventures, and the 3 bedrooms are light and airy. Step outside to discover a fantastic backyard perfect for gardening, relaxation and outdoor dining. This classic Berkeley bungalow has everything you need and is just 1/3 of a mile from BART!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Dwyer

Compass License #02043010

Compass

Co-Listed By

Rose Clurman

Compass License #02138805

Last Buyer's Agent

Brook Baird

Red Oak Realty License #01724675

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 3,264 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58215520

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,660

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MLL39596
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Cedar to California
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Composition Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3264
  • Parcel Number: 58215520
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $1,350,517 +35.7% $1,148 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $995,000 -- $846 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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
2024 $9,660 $552,452 $173,199 $379,253
2023 $9,398 $541,622 $169,804 $371,818
2022 $9,162 $531,002 $166,474 $364,528
2021 $3,250 $520,591 $163,210 $357,381
2020 $2,991 $45,509 $27,575 $17,934
2019 $2,768 $44,617 $27,034 $17,583
2018 $2,672 $43,742 $26,504 $17,238
2017 $2,551 $42,884 $25,984 $16,900
2016 $2,378 $42,044 $25,475 $16,569
2015 $2,326 $41,412 $25,092 $16,320
2014 $2,267 $40,601 $24,601 $16,000
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41089285

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 058-2155-020-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1615 California St, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 1615 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 and is currently priced at $1,350,517, approximately $1,148 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1615 California St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Ruth Acty Elementary, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Thousand Oaks Elementary School.

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