Consistent cash flow?—Yes ($104,000/year). Fantastic tenants?—Yes. Minimal deferred maintenance plus huge, long-term upside?—Yes and yes! These are just a few of the things that make Southwest Berkeley’s 1439 Carleton Street such a lucrative opportunity for investors seeking property that generates real income from day #1. Proximity to the Ashby BART station, Interstate 580, and local thoroughfares like San Pablo Avenue—as well as closeness to popular restaurants and retailers—ensure this is a property that will always appeal to prospective tenants should any vacancies arise. A large rear lot offers ADU potential for investors interested in expanding the value of their investment, and on-site parking can be leveraged as an additional source of income long-term.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
6,625 sq ftLot Size
$555Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joey Wang•DRE #01890931• Keller Williams Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40971116
Nov 15, 2021
Sold
$1,400,000
$567/sq ft
Nov 9, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 15, 2021
Listed
$1,450,000
$587/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40051735
Feb 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40566367
Jun 30, 2012
Sold
$593,000
$240/sq ft
May 22, 2012
Pending
—
Apr 25, 2012
Price Changed
$589,000
$238/sq ft
Mar 19, 2012
Listed
$610,000
$247/sq ft
Bank Owned. A Nice Single Story 4-Plex in a Great Location. Near Public Transportation . All Units are Currently Tenant Occupied, Please Do Not Disturb Tenants. Thank you.
Public Records
Sep 25, 2000
Sold
$98,500
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 1993
Sold
$72,500
$29/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 1988
Sold
$125,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,217 (+9.1%)
$445,704 + $1,039,976
$1,485,680
2024
$22,202 (+2.1%)
$445,704 + $1,039,976
$1,485,680
2023
$21,747 (+1.7%)
$436,968 + $1,019,592
$1,456,560
2022
$21,373 (+66.1%)
$420,000 + $980,000
$1,400,000
2021
$12,870 (+6.6%)
$420,000 + $980,000
$1,400,000
2020
$12,077 (+5.1%)
$206,396 + $481,701
$688,097
2019
$11,486 (+1.9%)
$204,280 + $476,764
$681,044
2018
$11,268 (+3.8%)
$200,276 + $467,419
$667,695
2017
$10,855 (+4.0%)
$192,501 + $449,272
$641,773
2016
$10,434 (+1.4%)
$192,501 + $449,272
$641,773
2015
$10,285 (−1.1%)
$188,727 + $440,464
$629,191
2014
$10,402 (−0.2%)
$182,252 + $425,353
$607,605
2013
$10,428 (+13.3%)
$182,252 + $425,353
$607,605
2012
$9,201 (+2.1%)
$181,458 + $423,402
$604,860
2011
$9,013 (−6.1%)
$157,500 + $367,500
$525,000
2010
$9,595 (+1.2%)
$148,500 + $346,500
$495,000
2009
$9,485 (+4.6%)
$162,000 + $378,000
$540,000
2008
$9,065
$165,246 + $386,927
$552,173
Tax history for 1439 Carleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,217 (+9.1%)
$445,704 + $1,039,976
$1,485,680
2024
$22,202 (+2.1%)
$445,704 + $1,039,976
$1,485,680
2023
$21,747 (+1.7%)
$436,968 + $1,019,592
$1,456,560
2022
$21,373 (+66.1%)
$420,000 + $980,000
$1,400,000
2021
$12,870 (+6.6%)
$420,000 + $980,000
$1,400,000
2020
$12,077 (+5.1%)
$206,396 + $481,701
$688,097
2019
$11,486 (+1.9%)
$204,280 + $476,764
$681,044
2018
$11,268 (+3.8%)
$200,276 + $467,419
$667,695
2017
$10,855 (+4.0%)
$192,501 + $449,272
$641,773
2016
$10,434 (+1.4%)
$192,501 + $449,272
$641,773
2015
$10,285 (−1.1%)
$188,727 + $440,464
$629,191
2014
$10,402 (−0.2%)
$182,252 + $425,353
$607,605
2013
$10,428 (+13.3%)
$182,252 + $425,353
$607,605
2012
$9,201 (+2.1%)
$181,458 + $423,402
$604,860
2011
$9,013 (−6.1%)
$157,500 + $367,500
$525,000
2010
$9,595 (+1.2%)
$148,500 + $346,500
$495,000
2009
$9,485 (+4.6%)
$162,000 + $378,000
$540,000
2008
$9,065
$165,246 + $386,927
$552,173
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,625 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
2,470
Year built
1952
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
054 179400600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R-3
Multiple Family Residential District
The purpose of the Multiple-Family Residential district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging development of relatively high-density residential areas; Make available housing for persons who desire both convenience of location and a reasonable amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; Permit the construction of residential structures such as dormitories fraternity and sorority houses boarding and rooming houses which meet City requirements for this type of housing; and Permit the construction of specialized care and treatment facilities such as senior congregate housing nursing homes and hospitals when such are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Jan 27, 2026 • Final
Minor
Tear off the existing roof and install new composition shingles.
Roofing
Oct 2, 2023 • Final
Building
New construction
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: 4
Parking Features: Parking Lot, Space Per Unit - 1, Tandem, On Street, 4-7 Cars
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Storage, Storage Area(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Unit, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 4 Information
Unit 4 # of Bathrooms: 1
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 4
Some Units Have: Dishwasher, Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,470
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Side Yard, Storage, Garden, Low Maintenance, Storage Area
Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
Property Information
Living Area: 2470
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
Year Built: 1952
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6625
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Features: Garden
Utilities
Utility Information
Separate Meter: Electric, Gas
Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,470
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,625 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 179400600
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.30M – $1.58M
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