$3,570,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,673 Sq Ft
5,625 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 29, 2026

$1,336 Per Sq Ft

88% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2026

The Pechin House is a 1909 historic Foursquare designed by notable architect William Wharff. Located on one of North Berkeley’s beloved leafy streets, and in the Gourmet District, this home marries timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful updates. Enter from the columned covered porch into the paneled foyer with its original curved stained glass window. This leads to the living room with west-facing leaded glass windows. Beyond that, restored pocket doors reveal a formal dining room with a fireplace and built-in cabinetry. Nearby, a versatile study with French doors connects to the rear deck, while the bright, modern kitchen opens to the garden. A renovated full bath on the main level adds flexibility. Upstairs, a wide hall with built-in seating leads to three generous bedrooms, an additional flex space or smaller bedroom, ample storage, a laundry area, and an updated bath. This home has wood floors, tall coved ceilings, and a stellar southern exposure that bathes the interiors in natural light throughout the day. Beyond the main residence, discover the detached studio. Ideal as a guest retreat, creative workspace, or potential ADU, it has vaulted ceilings, skylights, French doors, and a cozy Irish stove. The expansive, level backyard features a wrap around deck, wide lawn, a brick patio, raised veggie beds, and mature fruit trees. Solar and seismic upgrades among many other improvements, mean you can move in and relax. With a Walk Score® of 98, and energy score of 5, this home has it all and is just moments to top rated shops, dining, parks, schools and transit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

PORTIA PIRNIA

District Homes License #01784071 Listed on: 05/06/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Rosie Papazian

Abio Properties License #01937039

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 5,625 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Updated Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Zoned Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by William Wharff
  • North Berkeley Subdivision, American Foursquare Floorplan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

5,625 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: North Berkeley
  • Directions: North on Shattuck, L on Francisco, L on Milvia..
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: See Remarks
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: William Wharff
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5625

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2026
Closed on
May 24, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
PORTIA PIRNIA
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Rosie Papazian
Abio Properties
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$3,570,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,675,000
88.39%
Views
72

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-99.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$825,000
Interest Rate
0.0334%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
0.056%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,439,130 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,186,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $825,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Sold $3,570,000 +88.4% $1,336 / Sq Ft
05/19/2026 05/19/26 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2026 05/06/26 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $709 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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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 $24,001 $1,460,416 $438,125 $1,022,291
2024 $21,930 $1,424,785 $429,535 $1,002,250
2023 $21,425 $1,403,713 $421,114 $982,599
2022 $21,001 $1,369,198 $412,859 $963,339
2021 $21,067 $1,342,217 $404,765 $944,452
2020 $20,012 $1,335,387 $400,616 $934,771
2019 $19,300 $1,309,213 $392,764 $916,449
2018 $18,979 $1,283,547 $385,064 $898,483
2017 $18,342 $1,258,381 $377,514 $880,867
2016 $17,797 $1,233,711 $370,113 $863,598
2015 $17,558 $1,215,187 $364,556 $850,631
2014 $17,391 $1,191,384 $357,415 $833,969
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41133631

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2176-017-00

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