Come fall in love with this stylishly remodeled 1904 farmhouse in hip West Berkeley nestled between 4th Street and the Berkeley Potters Guild. Enjoy the great tastes of Artis Coffee, Tacubya Mexican, Market Hall Foods, Donkey & Goat Winery, and Fieldworks Brewery to name just a few. The skylit interior has an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings with a beautiful light-filled loft, and updated kitchen & bathroom. The ample backyard includes a detached workshop/office surrounded by towering bamboo shoots and ancient redwood trees. Location is still the name of the game when it comes to prime real estate and Fifth Street has it in abundance.
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
2,700 sq ftLot Size
$974Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Megan Micco•DRE #01930373• COMPASS
Bought with Out Of Area Out•DRE #88888888• OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40953456
Jul 16, 2021
Sold
$1,115,000
$1,037/sq ft
Jun 22, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 9, 2021
Listed
$899,000
$836/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40767814
Feb 22, 2017
Sold
$815,000
$758/sq ft
Feb 2, 2017
Pending
—
Jan 18, 2017
Listed
$749,000
$697/sq ft
+10
Stylishly remodeled farmhouse in artsy West Berkeley just a few blocks from 4th St shops/restaurants. Surprising skylit interior has an open floor plan, vaulted ceiling with a beautiful light-filled loft, updated kitchen & bath. Detached workshop/office nestled in a sweet backyard setting.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40578327
Aug 7, 2012
Sold
$541,000
$503/sq ft
Jun 28, 2012
Pending
—
Jun 18, 2012
Listed
$535,000
$498/sq ft
+22
Urban style living in this updated and modern 2 bedroom home with an open floor plan and the detached structure is used as studio/ or office. The sunny garden is easily accessed. Located in the 4th Street Corridor near shops, restaurants and public transportation.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40075798
Jun 17, 2005
Sold
$615,000
$572/sq ft
May 19, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2005
Listed
$559,000
$520/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28266618
Nov 16, 1999
Sold
$285,000
$265/sq ft
Nov 16, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Nov 2, 1998
Listed
$285,000
$265/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 16, 1998
Sold
$307,000
$286/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,963 (+7.0%)
$285,000 + $665,000
$950,000
2024
$15,851 (+2.0%)
$354,971 + $828,266
$1,183,237
2023
$15,544 (+1.5%)
$348,013 + $812,032
$1,160,045
2022
$15,319 (+20.3%)
$334,500 + $780,500
$1,115,000
2021
$12,734 (+4.8%)
$334,500 + $780,500
$1,115,000
2020
$12,146 (+3.2%)
$348,461 + $525,373
$873,834
2019
$11,771 (+1.5%)
$344,890 + $519,988
$864,878
2018
$11,595 (+41.6%)
$338,130 + $509,796
$847,926
2017
$8,188 (+3.0%)
$172,205 + $401,812
$574,017
2016
$7,947 (+1.3%)
$172,205 + $401,812
$574,017
2015
$7,844 (+0.6%)
$168,829 + $393,935
$562,764
2014
$7,798 (−1.1%)
$163,036 + $380,419
$543,455
2013
$7,881 (+6.2%)
$163,036 + $380,419
$543,455
2012
$7,423 (−6.0%)
$162,300 + $378,700
$541,000
2011
$7,899 (−7.1%)
$153,000 + $357,000
$510,000
2010
$8,501 (−0.9%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2009
$8,577 (−0.3%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2008
$8,607
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
Tax history for 1502 Fifth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,963 (+7.0%)
$285,000 + $665,000
$950,000
2024
$15,851 (+2.0%)
$354,971 + $828,266
$1,183,237
2023
$15,544 (+1.5%)
$348,013 + $812,032
$1,160,045
2022
$15,319 (+20.3%)
$334,500 + $780,500
$1,115,000
2021
$12,734 (+4.8%)
$334,500 + $780,500
$1,115,000
2020
$12,146 (+3.2%)
$348,461 + $525,373
$873,834
2019
$11,771 (+1.5%)
$344,890 + $519,988
$864,878
2018
$11,595 (+41.6%)
$338,130 + $509,796
$847,926
2017
$8,188 (+3.0%)
$172,205 + $401,812
$574,017
2016
$7,947 (+1.3%)
$172,205 + $401,812
$574,017
2015
$7,844 (+0.6%)
$168,829 + $393,935
$562,764
2014
$7,798 (−1.1%)
$163,036 + $380,419
$543,455
2013
$7,881 (+6.2%)
$163,036 + $380,419
$543,455
2012
$7,423 (−6.0%)
$162,300 + $378,700
$541,000
2011
$7,899 (−7.1%)
$153,000 + $357,000
$510,000
2010
$8,501 (−0.9%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2009
$8,577 (−0.3%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2008
$8,607
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
*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
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,075
Year built
1904
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
059 231600300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
MUR
Mixed Use-Residential District
The purpose of the Mixed Use-Residential district is to: Implement the West Berkeley Plan Mixed Residential District designation; Support the continued development of a mixed-use district which combines residential, live/work, light industrial, arts and crafts and other compatible uses; Strengthen residential concentrations which exist within the district; Provide appropriate locations for a broad range of live/work activities to occur; Provide a transitional district between the Residential Districts to the east of the district and the Manufacturing Districts to the west of the district; Encourage light manufacturers and wholesalers which are compatible with a mixed use-residential district; Support the development of businesses of all types which contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the environment; Protect residents from unreasonably detrimental effect of nonresidential uses, such as noise, vibration, odors, smoke, fumes, gases, dust, heat and glare, to the extent possible and reasonable within a mixed-use West Berkeley context; To the extent feasible, protect industrial uses, particularly light industrial uses, from unreasonable intrusions on their ability to operate lawfully; and Permit retail and food service activities which are either limited and small scale, primarily serving persons living and/or working in the district, but not a citywide or regional clientele, or which are ancillary and designed to maintain and enhance the economic viability of manufacturers in the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Amusement facility
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Dining Area, Workshop, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room
Upper Level Features: 1 Bedroom
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not match public records. Learn more.