$735,000
SOLD DEC 5, 2025

1642 Milvia St Unit 2 Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
988 Sq Ft
$506/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$744 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Edwardian Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of December 2025

Privacy abounds in this delightful two-story 2+BR/1BA urban oasis in the Gourmet Ghetto that features dual-paned windows and an exclusive use deck! Highlights of the main level include gleaming fir floors, a bedroom w/built-in and a great room that opens onto a private deck ideal for entertaining, relaxing, gardening & play. The newly carpeted upper-level features wood ceilings in the bedroom plus a loft-like bonus space with skylights that invite study, work & relaxation. Beautiful communal gardens w/seating & dining areas, bike storage, laundry and 2 off-street parking spaces on rotation are some of the HOA's amenities. Minutes to Gourmet Ghetto, MLK Jr. Way and University Ave. shops, UC, schools, parks & public transportation! Walk score 97/Bike score 96

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Warren Lei

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01254980 Listed on: 10/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Gellerman

Red Oak Realty License #02198966

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $506 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Edwardian Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Lap Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 988 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces Included
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Probate Listing

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include reserves, insurance, common area maintenance, ground maintenance, exterior maintenance
  • 4 Units
  • Association Phone (510) 529-6910
  • N Berkeley Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • No Laundry Facilities

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$506 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Features: Level, Landscaped
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.15
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Association Amenities: Laundry Free, See Remarks
  • Association Fees: 506
  • Association Fee Inclusions: Reserves, Insurance, Common Area Maint, Maintenance Grounds, Exterior Maintenance
  • Association Phone #: 510-529-6910
  • Has HOA?: Yes
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBCOL 01
  • Special Conditions: Probate Listing
  • Subdivision Name: N BERKELEY
  • Directions: Virginia or Cedar to Milvia
  • Architectural Style: Edwardian
  • BuildingName: Not Listed
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: No
  • Living Area: 988
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar
  • Stories: 2
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Lap Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Space Per Unit - 2, On Street, Rotational, See Remarks
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Common Area
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wall Furnace, Other
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6298

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2025
Closed on
Dec 1, 2025
Sold by
Chu Jennifer P
Bought by
Hinckley Sarah
Seller's Agent
Warren Lei
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eric Gellerman
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$735,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2%
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2013
Sold by
Zimmer Paul A
Bought by
Chu Jennifer P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2003
Sold by
Loewinsohn Ronald
Bought by
Zimmer Paul A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2001
Sold by
Volpp Sophie
Bought by
Loewinsohn Ronald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1999
Sold by
Phyllis Steiber
Bought by
Volpp Sophie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
7.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1999
Sold by
Phyllis Steiber
Bought by
Steiber Phyllis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
7.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1994
Sold by
Ferguson Theodosia H and Steiber Phyllis
Bought by
Steiber Phyllis
Source: Public Records

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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 $735,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $585,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $435,000 First California Title Co
Grant Deed $385,000 First California Title Compa
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First California Title Compa
Grant Deed $256,000 First California Title Compa
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First California Title Compa
Grant Deed -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $185,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $322,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $308,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $192,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $38,500 No Value Available
Closed $68,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Sold $735,000 -2.0% $744 / Sq Ft
11/21/2025 11/21/25 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2025 10/27/25 For Sale $750,000 -- $759 / 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 $10,188 $713,357 $216,107 $504,250
2024 $10,188 $699,234 $211,870 $494,364
2023 $9,983 $692,387 $207,716 $484,671
2022 $9,823 $671,815 $203,644 $475,171
2021 $9,856 $658,507 $199,652 $465,855
2020 $9,389 $658,685 $197,605 $461,080
2019 $9,084 $645,774 $193,732 $452,042
2018 $8,943 $633,115 $189,934 $443,181
2017 $8,628 $620,701 $186,210 $434,491
2016 $8,391 $608,534 $182,560 $425,974
2015 $8,285 $599,396 $179,819 $419,577
2014 $8,243 $587,655 $176,296 $411,359
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • W

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Warren Lei

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Eric Gellerman

    Red Oak Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41115936

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2172-036-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1642 Milvia St Unit 2, Berkeley, CA

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