Magnificent 1898 Victorian with 1997 updating! Work-of-art Berkeley Mills kit/fam rm opening to sunny deck & level landscaped yard! Lrg off/music rm, big basement, 4 FPs, major upgrade of elect plumb & seismic! Close to Chez Panisse, UC & Rose Garden.
Single-familyProperty Type
1898Year Built
6,730 sq ftLot Size
$1,036Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bebe Mcrae•DRE #00875159• THE GRUBB COMPANY
Bought with Judith Ratcliffe•DRE #00925263• THE GRUBB COMPANY
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40002270
Apr 6, 2004
Sold
$1,515,000
$486/sq ft
Mar 23, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Mar 12, 2004
Listed
$1,250,000
$401/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 10, 1993
Sold
$607,500
$195/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,215 (+10.0%)
$646,167 + $1,534,517
$2,180,684
2024
$32,922 (+2.1%)
$646,167 + $1,534,517
$2,180,684
2023
$32,245 (+1.8%)
$633,500 + $1,504,435
$2,137,935
2022
$31,671 (−0.3%)
$608,902 + $1,446,021
$2,054,923
2021
$31,761 (+5.8%)
$608,902 + $1,446,021
$2,054,923
2020
$30,015 (+4.2%)
$596,967 + $1,417,677
$2,014,644
2019
$28,804 (+1.7%)
$590,850 + $1,403,149
$1,993,999
2018
$28,325 (+3.4%)
$579,264 + $1,375,637
$1,954,901
2017
$27,398 (+3.3%)
$556,771 + $1,322,220
$1,878,991
2016
$26,520 (+1.4%)
$556,771 + $1,322,220
$1,878,991
2015
$26,166 (+10.4%)
$545,854 + $1,296,295
$1,842,149
2014
$23,701 (+22.5%)
$480,000 + $1,120,000
$1,600,000
2013
$19,348 (+7.8%)
$480,000 + $1,120,000
$1,600,000
2012
$17,951 (−4.8%)
$369,000 + $861,000
$1,230,000
2011
$18,854 (−3.3%)
$345,000 + $805,000
$1,150,000
2010
$19,506 (−0.7%)
$367,500 + $857,500
$1,225,000
2009
$19,639 (−20.1%)
$367,500 + $857,500
$1,225,000
2008
$24,591
$367,500 + $857,500
$1,225,000
Tax history for 1515 Arch St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,215 (+10.0%)
$646,167 + $1,534,517
$2,180,684
2024
$32,922 (+2.1%)
$646,167 + $1,534,517
$2,180,684
2023
$32,245 (+1.8%)
$633,500 + $1,504,435
$2,137,935
2022
$31,671 (−0.3%)
$608,902 + $1,446,021
$2,054,923
2021
$31,761 (+5.8%)
$608,902 + $1,446,021
$2,054,923
2020
$30,015 (+4.2%)
$596,967 + $1,417,677
$2,014,644
2019
$28,804 (+1.7%)
$590,850 + $1,403,149
$1,993,999
2018
$28,325 (+3.4%)
$579,264 + $1,375,637
$1,954,901
2017
$27,398 (+3.3%)
$556,771 + $1,322,220
$1,878,991
2016
$26,520 (+1.4%)
$556,771 + $1,322,220
$1,878,991
2015
$26,166 (+10.4%)
$545,854 + $1,296,295
$1,842,149
2014
$23,701 (+22.5%)
$480,000 + $1,120,000
$1,600,000
2013
$19,348 (+7.8%)
$480,000 + $1,120,000
$1,600,000
2012
$17,951 (−4.8%)
$369,000 + $861,000
$1,230,000
2011
$18,854 (−3.3%)
$345,000 + $805,000
$1,150,000
2010
$19,506 (−0.7%)
$367,500 + $857,500
$1,225,000
2009
$19,639 (−20.1%)
$367,500 + $857,500
$1,225,000
2008
$24,591
$367,500 + $857,500
$1,225,000
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,730 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
4,129
Year built
1898
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
059 225202200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R-2AH
H
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District - Hillside Overlay Zone
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.; The purpose of the Hillside (H) overlay zone is to: implement General Plan policies for hillside development; protect the safety and health of residents where steep topography, unusual street conditions and proximity to the wildland-urban interface create severe risk from wildfire; protect the character of Berkeley's hillside areas and their immediate environs; give reasonable protection to views yet allow appropriate development of all property; and allow modifications in standard setback and height requirements when justified because of steep topography, irregular lot pattern, unusual street conditions, or other special aspects of the hillside areas.
Zone overlays
Hillside Overlay Zone
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Carport
Parking Features: Carport, Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Library, Office, Unfinished Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar, Sound System
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.