This attractive property is located in one of Berkeley's Best Neighborhoods. Comprised of 5 - 2Bed/1Bath units w/ 5 covered parking spaces. A great investment opportunity for an Investor and/or Owner User to own building in a highly desirable location, with substantial upside..
Multi-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
6,730 sq ftLot Size
$245Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Patrick Szeto•DRE #01342113• Marcus & Millichap
Bought with Out Of Area Out• OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40031719
Jan 4, 2005
Sold
$1,155,000
$245/sq ft
Nov 1, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Aug 2, 2004
Listed
$1,250,000
$266/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 14, 1995
Sold
$78,500
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 1987
Sold
$230,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,848 (+11.3%)
$639,742 + $997,998
$1,637,740
2024
$26,817 (+2.2%)
$627,201 + $978,433
$1,605,634
2023
$26,239 (+2.0%)
$614,907 + $959,254
$1,574,161
2022
$25,715
$591,034 + $922,013
$1,513,047
2021
$25,740 (+6.3%)
$591,034 + $922,013
$1,513,047
2020
$24,224 (+4.8%)
$579,447 + $903,937
$1,483,384
2019
$23,116 (+1.8%)
$573,507 + $894,670
$1,468,177
2018
$22,701 (+3.8%)
$562,266 + $877,134
$1,439,400
2017
$21,860 (+3.7%)
$540,441 + $843,087
$1,383,528
2016
$21,075 (+1.4%)
$540,441 + $843,087
$1,383,528
2015
$20,785 (+3.1%)
$529,848 + $826,562
$1,356,410
2014
$20,165 (+13.2%)
$350,000 + $900,000
$1,250,000
2013
$17,812 (+6.0%)
$350,000 + $900,000
$1,250,000
2012
$16,799 (+0.4%)
$275,000 + $775,000
$1,050,000
2011
$16,726
$200,000 + $800,000
$1,000,000
2010
$16,723 (−16.0%)
$300,000 + $700,000
$1,000,000
2009
$19,900 (+4.1%)
$403,000 + $605,000
$1,008,000
2008
$19,115
$487,089 + $759,858
$1,246,947
Tax history for 1421 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,848 (+11.3%)
$639,742 + $997,998
$1,637,740
2024
$26,817 (+2.2%)
$627,201 + $978,433
$1,605,634
2023
$26,239 (+2.0%)
$614,907 + $959,254
$1,574,161
2022
$25,715
$591,034 + $922,013
$1,513,047
2021
$25,740 (+6.3%)
$591,034 + $922,013
$1,513,047
2020
$24,224 (+4.8%)
$579,447 + $903,937
$1,483,384
2019
$23,116 (+1.8%)
$573,507 + $894,670
$1,468,177
2018
$22,701 (+3.8%)
$562,266 + $877,134
$1,439,400
2017
$21,860 (+3.7%)
$540,441 + $843,087
$1,383,528
2016
$21,075 (+1.4%)
$540,441 + $843,087
$1,383,528
2015
$20,785 (+3.1%)
$529,848 + $826,562
$1,356,410
2014
$20,165 (+13.2%)
$350,000 + $900,000
$1,250,000
2013
$17,812 (+6.0%)
$350,000 + $900,000
$1,250,000
2012
$16,799 (+0.4%)
$275,000 + $775,000
$1,050,000
2011
$16,726
$200,000 + $800,000
$1,000,000
2010
$16,723 (−16.0%)
$300,000 + $700,000
$1,000,000
2009
$19,900 (+4.1%)
$403,000 + $605,000
$1,008,000
2008
$19,115
$487,089 + $759,858
$1,246,947
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
10
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,730 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
4,707
Year built
1959
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
059 225802600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Nov 19, 2025 • Final
Minor
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Total # of Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Covered
Interior
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 1 Parking Spaces: 5
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 5
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 4,707
Property Information
Living Area: 4707
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Year Built: 1959
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6730
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,935
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Other Water/Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Location
School Information
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Public facts
Beds: 10
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,707
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,730 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 225802600
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94709
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2004. This data may not match public records. Learn more.