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Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
3,450 sq ftLot Size
$1,055Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Bought with Ruty Magidish•DRE #01852412• CRH Group Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40862938
May 24, 2019
Sold
$1,025,000
$854/sq ft
May 4, 2019
Contingent
—
Apr 26, 2019
Listed
$855,000
$713/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20010023
Apr 24, 2000
Sold
$278,000
$232/sq ft
Mar 17, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2000
Listed
$249,950
$208/sq ft
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Public Records
Mar 18, 1996
Sold
$154,500
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,316 (+8.1%)
$349,876 + $816,378
$1,166,254
2024
$16,025 (+2.0%)
$343,016 + $800,371
$1,143,387
2023
$15,707 (+1.6%)
$336,291 + $784,679
$1,120,970
2022
$15,459 (−0.4%)
$323,234 + $754,214
$1,077,448
2021
$15,518 (+5.1%)
$323,234 + $754,214
$1,077,448
2020
$14,771 (+128.6%)
$316,897 + $739,426
$1,056,323
2019
$6,463 (+2.0%)
$313,650 + $731,850
$1,045,500
2018
$6,338 (+4.0%)
$114,906 + $268,114
$383,020
2017
$6,093 (+4.2%)
$110,444 + $257,704
$368,148
2016
$5,850 (+1.5%)
$110,444 + $257,704
$368,148
2015
$5,765 (+1.0%)
$108,279 + $252,653
$360,932
2014
$5,707 (−0.6%)
$104,564 + $243,983
$348,547
2013
$5,743 (+3.7%)
$104,564 + $243,983
$348,547
2012
$5,538 (+2.5%)
$104,092 + $242,882
$346,974
2011
$5,403 (+1.1%)
$102,051 + $238,120
$340,171
2010
$5,341 (−1.1%)
$100,050 + $233,451
$333,501
2009
$5,401 (+5.0%)
$99,303 + $231,708
$331,011
2008
$5,142
$99,539 + $232,258
$331,797
Tax history for 1539 Carleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,316 (+8.1%)
$349,876 + $816,378
$1,166,254
2024
$16,025 (+2.0%)
$343,016 + $800,371
$1,143,387
2023
$15,707 (+1.6%)
$336,291 + $784,679
$1,120,970
2022
$15,459 (−0.4%)
$323,234 + $754,214
$1,077,448
2021
$15,518 (+5.1%)
$323,234 + $754,214
$1,077,448
2020
$14,771 (+128.6%)
$316,897 + $739,426
$1,056,323
2019
$6,463 (+2.0%)
$313,650 + $731,850
$1,045,500
2018
$6,338 (+4.0%)
$114,906 + $268,114
$383,020
2017
$6,093 (+4.2%)
$110,444 + $257,704
$368,148
2016
$5,850 (+1.5%)
$110,444 + $257,704
$368,148
2015
$5,765 (+1.0%)
$108,279 + $252,653
$360,932
2014
$5,707 (−0.6%)
$104,564 + $243,983
$348,547
2013
$5,743 (+3.7%)
$104,564 + $243,983
$348,547
2012
$5,538 (+2.5%)
$104,092 + $242,882
$346,974
2011
$5,403 (+1.1%)
$102,051 + $238,120
$340,171
2010
$5,341 (−1.1%)
$100,050 + $233,451
$333,501
2009
$5,401 (+5.0%)
$99,303 + $231,708
$331,011
2008
$5,142
$99,539 + $232,258
$331,797
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,430 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1929
Sq. Ft.
1,198
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 180100600
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
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Unit
Upper Level Features: 1 Bedroom
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,200
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1200
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1924
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3450
Lot Size Area: 0.078
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.078
Lot Features: Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,198
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,430 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 180100600
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.20M – $1.46M
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