Rare 4Plex in Berkeley's famed Gourmet Ghetto. Original duplex units are large 2 bedrooms with original details PLUS two 1+ bedroom rear units. A large attic with many possibilities and all within seconds to the area's specialty shops and incredible food halls. UC Campus, BART all nearby
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
6,900 sq ftLot Size
$546Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Patrick Leaper•DRE #00408309• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Gillian Leslie•DRE #01741458• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Schuyler Oliver•DRE #01171517• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40611944
May 24, 2013
Sold
$905,000
$242/sq ft
May 10, 2013
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2013
Listed
$850,000
$227/sq ft
SDMLS #301755102
May 24, 2013
Sold
$905,000
$242/sq ft
Apr 23, 2013
Listed
$850,000
$227/sq ft
Rare 4Plex in Berkeley's famed Gourmet Ghetto. Original duplex units are large 2 bedrooms with original details PLUS two 1+ bedroom rear units. A large attic with many possibilities and all within seconds to the area's specialty shops and incredible food halls. UC Campus, BART all nearby
Rare 4Plex in Berkeley's famed Gourmet Ghetto. Original duplex units are large 2 bedrooms with original details PLUS two 1+ bedroom rear units. A large attic with many possibilities and all within seconds to the area's specialty shops and incredible food halls. UC Campus, BART all nearby
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,254 (+12.4%)
$341,003 + $795,675
$1,136,678
2024
$19,804 (+2.3%)
$334,319 + $780,079
$1,114,398
2023
$19,365 (+2.2%)
$327,765 + $764,786
$1,092,551
2022
$18,952
$315,040 + $735,094
$1,050,134
2021
$18,954 (+6.7%)
$315,040 + $735,094
$1,050,134
2020
$17,762 (+5.3%)
$308,863 + $720,682
$1,029,545
2019
$16,875 (+1.9%)
$305,698 + $713,295
$1,018,993
2018
$16,555 (+3.6%)
$299,706 + $699,314
$999,020
2017
$15,979 (+4.1%)
$288,069 + $672,162
$960,231
2016
$15,352 (+1.5%)
$288,069 + $672,162
$960,231
2015
$15,132 (−0.4%)
$282,422 + $658,985
$941,407
2014
$15,197 (+171.0%)
$272,732 + $636,376
$909,108
2013
$5,609 (+3.3%)
$272,732 + $636,376
$909,108
2012
$5,427 (+3.2%)
$118,866 + $26,481
$145,347
2011
$5,259 (+1.8%)
$116,535 + $25,961
$142,496
2010
$5,165 (−1.0%)
$114,250 + $25,452
$139,702
2009
$5,216 (+8.3%)
$113,397 + $25,262
$138,659
2008
$4,817
$113,667 + $25,322
$138,989
Tax history for 1533 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,254 (+12.4%)
$341,003 + $795,675
$1,136,678
2024
$19,804 (+2.3%)
$334,319 + $780,079
$1,114,398
2023
$19,365 (+2.2%)
$327,765 + $764,786
$1,092,551
2022
$18,952
$315,040 + $735,094
$1,050,134
2021
$18,954 (+6.7%)
$315,040 + $735,094
$1,050,134
2020
$17,762 (+5.3%)
$308,863 + $720,682
$1,029,545
2019
$16,875 (+1.9%)
$305,698 + $713,295
$1,018,993
2018
$16,555 (+3.6%)
$299,706 + $699,314
$999,020
2017
$15,979 (+4.1%)
$288,069 + $672,162
$960,231
2016
$15,352 (+1.5%)
$288,069 + $672,162
$960,231
2015
$15,132 (−0.4%)
$282,422 + $658,985
$941,407
2014
$15,197 (+171.0%)
$272,732 + $636,376
$909,108
2013
$5,609 (+3.3%)
$272,732 + $636,376
$909,108
2012
$5,427 (+3.2%)
$118,866 + $26,481
$145,347
2011
$5,259 (+1.8%)
$116,535 + $25,961
$142,496
2010
$5,165 (−1.0%)
$114,250 + $25,452
$139,702
2009
$5,216 (+8.3%)
$113,397 + $25,262
$138,659
2008
$4,817
$113,667 + $25,322
$138,989
*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
6
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1910
Sq. Ft.
3,746
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
059 225901900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Total # of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Tandem
Interior
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 1 Dining Room: No
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 # of Parking Spaces: 1
Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 4 Information
Unit 4 # of Bathrooms: 1
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 4
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Building Area Total: 3,746
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard
Property Information
Living Area: 3746
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
Year Built: 1910
Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 6900
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Features: Regular
Zoning: Res
Utilities
Utility Information
Separate Meter: Electric, Gas
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Space Heater
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Location
School Information
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,746
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,900 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1910
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 225901900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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 • 94709
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.94M – $2.35M
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