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Off market jun 2018 for $1.5M

$1,671,549

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,036/mo

•

1,620

sq ft

1538 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94703

About this home

Stunning Berkeley bungalow transformed with modern vision! Light and bright 3/2 plus family room, attached garage and office space. New foundation, electrical, copper plumbing, roof and more. Modern kitchen features quartz countertops open to living/dining. Amazingly energy efficient with LED lighting, tankless water heater, Nest thermostat and more. Freshly landscaped backyard with drought tolerant plants and irrigation. Dine al fresco on the rear sunny deck, enjoy a game on the bocce court or tend the kitchen garden! Close to Transbay bus, Bart and Bike Score 99! Open 4/21, 4/22, 4/28 and 4/29 1:30-4:30

Single-familyProperty Type

1921Year Built

5,400 sq ftLot Size

$1,032Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jaime Brunetti •DRE #02050637 • REALTY ADVOCATES

Bought with Jose Fernandez •DRE #01353359 • Red Oak Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40817971

Redfin Estimate

$1,671,549

$147K since sold in June 2018$25K since September

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This home's estimate is 5.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.59M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,815,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,443 sq ft
2418 Jefferson Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$1,482,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,826 sq ft
1646 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,425,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,475 sq ft
2817 Stanton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$1,500,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,929 sq ft
1538 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$1,720,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,743 sq ft
1135 Parker St, Berkeley, CA 94702

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$5,952/mo

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Market trends in 94703, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

126.6%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$54K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

$849,000
4 beds2 baths1,660 sq ft
1530 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94703
$3,500,000
— beds— baths9,068 sq ft
3228 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703
VIDEO TOUR
$1,095,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,529 sq ft
1537 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,149,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,620 sq ft
1705 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703
HOT HOME
$1,095,000
3 beds3 baths1,977 sq ft
1527 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94703
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Sale history for 1538 Stuart St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40817971

Jun 1, 2018

Sold

$1,525,000

$941/sq ft

May 2, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 18, 2018

Listed

$998,000

$616/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40787125

Aug 25, 2017

Sold

$663,000

$409/sq ft

Jul 18, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 26, 2017

Listed

$529,000

$327/sq ft

The hearing to confirm the sale is set for August 2, 2017, at 3:00 pm, in Department 18 (1221 Oak Street, Oakland, CA)....Minimum bid $696,650. This central Berkeley fixer has a majestic rumpus room, spacious backyard and a super location. The perfect location in central Berkeley. Close enough to BART and downtown. Spacious and light filled rooms. Some homes selling for over $1,000,000 in the area. Bring your creative ideas and make this house a home!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,623 (+7.4%)

$696,336 + $1,073,518

$1,769,854

2024

$23,853 (+2.3%)

$682,686 + $1,052,474

$1,735,160

2023

$23,327 (+1.8%)

$669,300 + $1,031,837

$1,701,137

2022

$22,918 (−0.4%)

$643,314 + $991,775

$1,635,089

2021

$23,021 (+4.7%)

$643,314 + $991,775

$1,635,089

2020

$21,990 (+3.0%)

$630,702 + $972,332

$1,603,034

2019

$21,344 (+102.5%)

$624,240 + $962,370

$1,586,610

2018

$10,539 (+65.0%)

$612,000 + $943,500

$1,555,500

2017

$6,388 (+4.4%)

$111,218 + $222,436

$333,654

2016

$6,117 (+1.7%)

$111,218 + $222,436

$333,654

2015

$6,016 (+2.2%)

$109,038 + $218,076

$327,114

2014

$5,889 (+1.0%)

$105,298 + $210,596

$315,894

2013

$5,829 (+70.0%)

$105,298 + $210,596

$315,894

2012

$3,429 (+3.4%)

$104,823 + $209,646

$314,469

2011

$3,315 (+0.4%)

$46,631 + $85,490

$132,121

2010

$3,304 (+0.5%)

$45,717 + $83,814

$129,531

2009

$3,288 (+8.7%)

$45,375 + $83,188

$128,563

2008

$3,025

$45,483 + $83,386

$128,869

Tax history for 1538 Stuart St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,623 (+7.4%)

$696,336 + $1,073,518

$1,769,854

2024

$23,853 (+2.3%)

$682,686 + $1,052,474

$1,735,160

2023

$23,327 (+1.8%)

$669,300 + $1,031,837

$1,701,137

2022

$22,918 (−0.4%)

$643,314 + $991,775

$1,635,089

2021

$23,021 (+4.7%)

$643,314 + $991,775

$1,635,089

2020

$21,990 (+3.0%)

$630,702 + $972,332

$1,603,034

2019

$21,344 (+102.5%)

$624,240 + $962,370

$1,586,610

2018

$10,539 (+65.0%)

$612,000 + $943,500

$1,555,500

2017

$6,388 (+4.4%)

$111,218 + $222,436

$333,654

2016

$6,117 (+1.7%)

$111,218 + $222,436

$333,654

2015

$6,016 (+2.2%)

$109,038 + $218,076

$327,114

2014

$5,889 (+1.0%)

$105,298 + $210,596

$315,894

2013

$5,829 (+70.0%)

$105,298 + $210,596

$315,894

2012

$3,429 (+3.4%)

$104,823 + $209,646

$314,469

2011

$3,315 (+0.4%)

$46,631 + $85,490

$132,121

2010

$3,304 (+0.5%)

$45,717 + $83,814

$129,531

2009

$3,288 (+8.7%)

$45,375 + $83,188

$128,563

2008

$3,025

$45,483 + $83,386

$128,869

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,400 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1989

Sq. Ft.

1,620

Year built

1921

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

053 167103000

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Tandem, Workshop in Garage

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Study, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Lighting, Solar Tube(s), Smart Home, Smart Thermostat, Energy Star Windows Doors
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Weather Stripping
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Ice Maker Hookup,Island,Pantry,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning Oven,Skylight(s),Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 6
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
New Construction
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,620

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Weather Stripped Door(s)
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1620
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1921

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5400
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Level, Regular

Utilities

Green Features Information
Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet
Green Energy Efficient: Caulked/Sealed, Ceiling Insulation, Energy Audit - Available, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Other, Walls Insulated, Windows

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 167103000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Malcolm X Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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

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

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.59M – $1.92M

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Home values near 1538 Stuart St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1540 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1055 Sq. Ft.	$1,245,859
1525 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2625 Sq. Ft.	$1,210,621

Address	Redfin Estimate
1520 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1458 Sq. Ft.	$1,635,409
1529 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1966 Sq. Ft.	$1,187,345

Address	Redfin Estimate
1537 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$921,935
1530 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1660 Sq. Ft.	$850,413

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