Handsome, rare 1924 original Golden duplex in top Gourmet Ghetto locate. Upper and lower units. Both feature lovely crown molding, fireplace tile, oak floors with a terrific layout. Some kitchen and bath updating in lower unit. Some updating in upper bath unit. Both have a good sized room off the kitchen for use as an office, den, child room, etc. Each unit has it's own washer/dryer. Beautifully landscaped front and back yards with drought tolerant plants and a drip system. Sweet DG patio in the back. The lower unit has a large basement area accessed by an interior stair. Detached carport at rear of lot. Close to many amenities: UCB, Cheeseboard, Thurs. Farmers market, downtown Berkeley and BART and commute buses. Bicycle Blvds nearby as are many parks: Cordonices, Rose Garden, Live Oak. A rare opportunity for a very special property.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
4,280 sq ftLot Size
$614Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nancy Mueller•DRE #00622777• Berkeley Hills Realty
Bought with Janesta Downey•DRE #01402391• Berkeley Hills Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40839141
Nov 5, 2018
Sold
$1,675,000
$627/sq ft
Nov 5, 2018
Sold
$1,675,000
$627/sq ft
Oct 5, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2018
Listed
$1,450,000
$543/sq ft
Sep 19, 2018
Listed
$1,450,000
$543/sq ft
Handsome, rare 1924 original Golden duplex in top Gourmet Ghetto locate. Upper and lower units. Both feature lovely crown molding, fireplace tile, oak floors with a terrific layout. Some kitchen and bath updating in lower unit. Some updating in upper bath unit. Both have a good sized room off the kitchen for use as an office, den, child room, etc. Each unit has it's own washer/dryer. Beautifully landscaped front and back yards with drought tolerant plants and a drip system. Sweet DG patio in the back. The lower unit has a large basement area accessed by an interior stair. Detached carport at rear of lot. Close to many amenities: UCB, Cheeseboard, Thurs. Farmers market, downtown Berkeley and BART and commute buses. Bicycle Blvds nearby as are many parks: Cordonices, Rose Garden, Live Oak. A rare opportunity for a very special property.
SDMLS #301751733
Nov 5, 2018
Sold
$1,675,000
$627/sq ft
Sep 19, 2018
Listed
$1,450,000
$543/sq ft
+20
Handsome, rare 1924 original Golden duplex in top Gourmet Ghetto locate. Upper and lower units. Both feature lovely crown molding, fireplace tile, oak floors with a terrific layout. Some kitchen and bath updating in lower unit. Some updating in upper bath unit. Both have a good sized room off the kitchen for use as an office, den, child room, etc. Each unit has it's own washer/dryer. Beautifully landscaped front and back yards with drought tolerant plants and a drip system. Sweet DG patio in the back. The
Handsome, rare 1924 original Golden duplex in top Gourmet Ghetto locate. Upper and lower units. Both feature lovely crown molding, fireplace tile, oak floors with a terrific layout. Some kitchen and bath updating in lower unit. Some updating in upper bath unit. Both have a good sized room off the kitchen for use as an office, den, child room, etc. Each unit has it's own washer/dryer. Beautifully landscaped front and back yards with drought tolerant plants and a drip system. Sweet DG patio in the back. The lower unit has a large basement area accessed by an interior stair. Detached carport at rear of lot. Close to many amenities: UCB, Cheeseboard, Thurs. Farmers market, downtown Berkeley and BART and commute buses. Bicycle Blvds nearby as are many parks: Cordonices, Rose Garden, Live Oak. A rare opportunity for a very special property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,888 (+8.7%)
$560,538 + $1,366,915
$1,927,453
2024
$27,501 (+2.0%)
$560,538 + $1,366,915
$1,927,453
2023
$26,954 (+1.6%)
$549,549 + $1,340,116
$1,889,665
2022
$26,517 (+2.1%)
$528,212 + $1,288,086
$1,816,298
2021
$25,974 (+5.8%)
$528,212 + $1,288,086
$1,816,298
2020
$24,542 (+3.3%)
$517,856 + $1,208,331
$1,726,187
2019
$23,759 (+295.6%)
$512,550 + $1,195,950
$1,708,500
2018
$6,006 (+4.1%)
$502,500 + $1,172,500
$1,675,000
2017
$5,767 (+7.1%)
$79,433 + $31,477
$110,910
2016
$5,386 (+2.3%)
$79,433 + $31,477
$110,910
2015
$5,264 (+1.0%)
$77,875 + $30,860
$108,735
2014
$5,213 (+9.1%)
$75,203 + $29,801
$105,004
2013
$4,779 (+3.6%)
$75,203 + $29,801
$105,004
2012
$4,612 (+3.3%)
$74,863 + $29,666
$104,529
2011
$4,464 (+1.0%)
$73,395 + $29,085
$102,480
2010
$4,418 (+0.4%)
$71,957 + $28,514
$100,471
2009
$4,399 (+10.3%)
$71,419 + $28,301
$99,720
2008
$3,989
$71,589 + $28,369
$99,958
Tax history for 1518 Arch St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,888 (+8.7%)
$560,538 + $1,366,915
$1,927,453
2024
$27,501 (+2.0%)
$560,538 + $1,366,915
$1,927,453
2023
$26,954 (+1.6%)
$549,549 + $1,340,116
$1,889,665
2022
$26,517 (+2.1%)
$528,212 + $1,288,086
$1,816,298
2021
$25,974 (+5.8%)
$528,212 + $1,288,086
$1,816,298
2020
$24,542 (+3.3%)
$517,856 + $1,208,331
$1,726,187
2019
$23,759 (+295.6%)
$512,550 + $1,195,950
$1,708,500
2018
$6,006 (+4.1%)
$502,500 + $1,172,500
$1,675,000
2017
$5,767 (+7.1%)
$79,433 + $31,477
$110,910
2016
$5,386 (+2.3%)
$79,433 + $31,477
$110,910
2015
$5,264 (+1.0%)
$77,875 + $30,860
$108,735
2014
$5,213 (+9.1%)
$75,203 + $29,801
$105,004
2013
$4,779 (+3.6%)
$75,203 + $29,801
$105,004
2012
$4,612 (+3.3%)
$74,863 + $29,666
$104,529
2011
$4,464 (+1.0%)
$73,395 + $29,085
$102,480
2010
$4,418 (+0.4%)
$71,957 + $28,514
$100,471
2009
$4,399 (+10.3%)
$71,419 + $28,301
$99,720
2008
$3,989
$71,589 + $28,369
$99,958
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,280 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
2,747
Year built
1924
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
059 225500600
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
Total # of Parking Spaces: 1
Has Carport
Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More, Side Yard Access
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.