Third-floor North Berkeley condo with mid-century character and real space to downsize or spread out. Elevator building with the most convenient location around the corner from Gourmet District restaurants and shopping. The living room is anchored by a full exposed brick fireplace and opens through sliding glass doors to a private covered balcony. Oak hardwood floors run throughout, and the building's original decorative breeze block screens add period detail and charm you rarely see anymore. The dining room accommodates a full-size table and connects to a kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel range, pantry, and breakfast bar. Down the hall, the oversized primary bedroom features a window nook perfect for a home office, with views stretching to the Bay. The second bedroom catches hill views and includes a wide closet. Building amenities include an elevator, shared rooftop deck with panoramic Bay and SF skyline views, on-site laundry, one deeded covered parking space, and private exterior storage. Whether you're scaling down or staking a claim in North Berkeley, this is the one that checks every box.
CondoProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$790Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Devin Ratoosh•DRE #01820096• Red Oak Realty
Listed by David Ratoosh•DRE #00901536• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Maria Cavallo-merrion•DRE #01493849• Vanguard Properties
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41125123
Mar 25, 2026
Sold
$1,160,000
$786/sq ft
Mar 12, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 25, 2026
Listed
$949,000
$643/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 27, 2018
Sold
$935,000
$634/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23035483
Dec 3, 2003
Sold
$475,000
$322/sq ft
Oct 30, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2003
Listed
$425,000
$288/sq ft
LARGE SPACIOUS 2 BR CONO IN THE BEST NORTH BERKELEY LOCATION SECURE BLDG W/ BUILT IN WALL VACUUM RADIANT HEAT GATED PARKING COIN FREE LAUNDRY WALK TO SPECIALTY SHOPS BANKS SUPER MARKETS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND MOR
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,441 (+8.5%)
$325,537 + $759,586
$1,085,123
2024
$15,158 (+2.0%)
$319,155 + $744,696
$1,063,851
2023
$14,854 (+1.7%)
$312,897 + $730,094
$1,042,991
2022
$14,613 (−0.4%)
$300,749 + $701,748
$1,002,497
2021
$14,665 (+5.2%)
$300,749 + $701,748
$1,002,497
2020
$13,939 (+3.6%)
$294,853 + $687,990
$982,843
2019
$13,458 (+5.8%)
$291,832 + $680,941
$972,773
2018
$12,720 (+105.9%)
$286,110 + $667,590
$953,700
2017
$6,177 (+4.2%)
$183,013 + $187,980
$370,993
2016
$5,926 (+1.5%)
$183,013 + $187,980
$370,993
2015
$5,839 (+1.1%)
$179,426 + $184,295
$363,721
2014
$5,778 (−0.6%)
$173,271 + $177,973
$351,244
2013
$5,814 (+3.7%)
$173,271 + $177,973
$351,244
2012
$5,606 (+2.5%)
$172,489 + $177,170
$349,659
2011
$5,469 (+1.2%)
$169,107 + $173,696
$342,803
2010
$5,406 (−1.1%)
$165,792 + $170,292
$336,084
2009
$5,467 (+5.1%)
$164,555 + $169,020
$333,575
2008
$5,202
$164,946 + $169,422
$334,368
Tax history for 1440 Walnut St #5
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,441 (+8.5%)
$325,537 + $759,586
$1,085,123
2024
$15,158 (+2.0%)
$319,155 + $744,696
$1,063,851
2023
$14,854 (+1.7%)
$312,897 + $730,094
$1,042,991
2022
$14,613 (−0.4%)
$300,749 + $701,748
$1,002,497
2021
$14,665 (+5.2%)
$300,749 + $701,748
$1,002,497
2020
$13,939 (+3.6%)
$294,853 + $687,990
$982,843
2019
$13,458 (+5.8%)
$291,832 + $680,941
$972,773
2018
$12,720 (+105.9%)
$286,110 + $667,590
$953,700
2017
$6,177 (+4.2%)
$183,013 + $187,980
$370,993
2016
$5,926 (+1.5%)
$183,013 + $187,980
$370,993
2015
$5,839 (+1.1%)
$179,426 + $184,295
$363,721
2014
$5,778 (−0.6%)
$173,271 + $177,973
$351,244
2013
$5,814 (+3.7%)
$173,271 + $177,973
$351,244
2012
$5,606 (+2.5%)
$172,489 + $177,170
$349,659
2011
$5,469 (+1.2%)
$169,107 + $173,696
$342,803
2010
$5,406 (−1.1%)
$165,792 + $170,292
$336,084
2009
$5,467 (+5.1%)
$164,555 + $169,020
$333,575
2008
$5,202
$164,946 + $169,422
$334,368
*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
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
1,475
Year built
1964
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Alameda County
APN
059 226101600
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Covered, Space Per Unit - 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Bidet, Solid Surface, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Solid Surface, Tub, Dual Flush Toilet
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.