1506 Chestnut St is a 932 square foot house on a 3,040 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on May 13, 1988 for $173,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,142,659.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
3,040 sq ftLot Size
$1,226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,142,659
$970K since sold in May 1988$115K since August
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This home's estimate is 8% lower than the average sale price ($1.24M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Jun 3, 2024 • Final
Plan check
Add a sump pump, french drain, storm drain, and drain pipe. Remove the half lite from the main accessory dwelling unit door. Revise structural plans and details based on field conditions.
Grading
Plumbing
Jun 28, 2022 • Final
Pre-app
ADU
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Floor Furnace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Subdivision Name: REGENTS PARK MAP 03
Living Sq. Ft: 932
Building Sq. Ft: 932
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: MAP 21 PG 68 BLK F PART OF LOT 14,15
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,040
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: F
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0698
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 932
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,040 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 229200500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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
4/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.09M – $1.32M
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