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Welcome to 1530 Stuart Street, a wonderful twin-set style duplex ideally situated in Berkeley’s desirable South Berkeley/Ashby area. Beyond its excellent location, the property sits on a warm, neighborly block and offers an appealing combination of space, comfort, flexibility, and income potential. Both units feature spacious, well-designed floor plans that beautifully complement the two-bedroom layouts, along with the added benefit of unusually generous bathroom accommodations. Each residence offers an upgraded kitchen with attractive countertops, cabinetry, and appliances, while the bathrooms have also been thoughtfully updated with stylish finishes. Each unit enjoys two convenient points of entry, creating an easy flow to the property and the roomy backyard—a wonderful outdoor space for both households to enjoy. A large garage and generous driveway provide valuable off-street parking and additional possibilities. With two comfortable residences, attractive updates, outdoor space, and a convenient Berkeley location near transportation, shopping, dining, and neighborhood amenities, 1530 Stuart is an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant seeking additional income, extended-family living, or an investor looking for a well-positioned Berkeley duplex.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
5,400 sq ftLot Size
$511Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Reva Tolbert•DRE #01231497• Coldwell Banker Realty
South Berkeley, located between Ashby Avenue and Dwight Way, is a residential and artsy Berkeley neighborhood with Craftsman bungalows and a well-used bike grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Adeline Street at Alcatraz Avenue, where taquerias, coffee counters, small markets, and murals set a steady street rhythm. Ashby BART and the Berkeley Flea Market add a weekly pulse of transit and street commerce. Lorin District storefronts and low-slung apartment courts line key corridors, while side streets stay leafy and quiet. San Pablo Park anchors open space with courts, lawns, and a community center. The Ashby Avenue corridor links local eateries and everyday errands without losing the neighborhood’s porch-and-garden feel.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Tub with shower over
Double pane windows
Bathrooms
Unit 1: 1 bathroom
Unit 2: 1 bathroom
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Engineered wood
Heating & cooling
Wall furnace heating
No air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Balcony/Patio
Back yard
Front yard
Level lot
Fenced
Home design
Residential income property
Duplex
Built in 1983
Parking
2 total parking spaces
Attached garage
On-street parking
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
2 total units
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41150366
Oct 5, 2026
Listed
$849,000
$511/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,144 (+17.5%)
$390,150 + $910,350
$1,300,500
2024
$16,290 (+254.0%)
$382,500 + $892,500
$1,275,000
2023
$4,602 (+2.9%)
$337,500 + $787,500
$1,125,000
2022
$4,472 (+0.8%)
$32,459 + $131,431
$163,890
2021
$4,438 (+8.7%)
$32,459 + $131,431
$163,890
2020
$4,084 (+7.6%)
$31,823 + $128,854
$160,677
2019
$3,795 (−0.2%)
$31,496 + $127,533
$159,029
2018
$3,803 (+4.1%)
$30,879 + $125,033
$155,912
2017
$3,655 (+5.8%)
$29,680 + $120,179
$149,859
2016
$3,456 (+1.7%)
$29,680 + $120,179
$149,859
2015
$3,398 (−2.2%)
$29,098 + $117,823
$146,921
2014
$3,473 (+0.9%)
$28,100 + $113,780
$141,880
2013
$3,444 (+3.6%)
$28,100 + $113,780
$141,880
2012
$3,324 (+3.5%)
$27,973 + $113,266
$141,239
2011
$3,212 (+1.6%)
$27,424 + $111,045
$138,469
2010
$3,162 (−0.8%)
$26,887 + $108,868
$135,755
2009
$3,188 (+6.9%)
$26,686 + $108,055
$134,741
2008
$2,983
$26,749 + $108,311
$135,060
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,680
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1983
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
053 167102800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
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
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
3/10 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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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94703
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1530 Stuart St
$856,548
$7,548 over list price of $849K
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