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Off market mar 2025 for $1.4M

$1,382,473

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,665/mo

•

1,270

sq ft

1539 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709

About this home

Located in a highly desirable North Berkeley neighborhood known for its terrific restaurants and shops, this sweet two story home is just a few blocks from UC, The Cheeseboard (gourmet breads, cheeses&pizza), takeout at Gregoire’s, coffee at Vanne Bistro, Café Parisien’s fabulous French pastries, the original Peet’s Coffee (don’t miss the Alfred Peet museum), and of course, internationally known Chez Panisse. Walnut Square shops are just a short stroll down the street. Main Floor: kitchen (pantry, updated cabinetry with quartz countertop, new flooring), laundry area (washer & dryer included in sale); wood burning fireplace, living & formal dining rooms; Upper Level: two bedrooms & an elegant bath with skylight, refinished tub/shower, glass shower enclosure, new vanity and fixtures ... plus a bonus room, with windows on three sides. French doors in the front bedroom open onto a balcony overlooking the streetside scene below. Lusciously light and bright interior is delightfully refreshed with new paint and newly refinished wood floors. No garage, no driveway — sellers have lived here happily for over 33 years with on-street parking. Residential parking permits are available for residents. UC and BART nearby. OPEN SUN 2/16-2/23 2:00-4:30 pm; OPEN THURS 2/20 9:30am-noon

Single-familyProperty Type

1921Year Built

1,920 sq ftLot Size

$1,089Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Ira Serkes •DRE #00936453 • Compass

Listed by Carol Serkes •DRE #01143916 • MLSListing

Bought with Matthew Vance •DRE #01936210 • COMPASS

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41085909

Redfin Estimate

$1,382,473

$68K since sold in March 2025$28K since September

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This home's estimate is 3.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.43M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,870,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,315 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,800,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,246 sq ft
1629 Jaynes St, Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,125,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,411 sq ft
1106 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$1,202,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,140 sq ft
1125 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$1,010,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,763 sq ft
2605 Hilgard Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,600,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,123 sq ft
1545 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703

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Market trends in 94709, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

123.7%

+12.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$600K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4:30PM
$1,295,000
3 beds3 baths2,749 sq ft
1519 Oxford St Unit L, Berkeley, CA 94709
$1,498,000
4 beds3.5 baths1,972 sq ft
1915 Berryman St, Berkeley, CA 94709
$1,295,000
2 beds2 baths2,049 sq ft
1515 Oxford St Unit 3B, Berkeley, CA 94709
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,495,000
6 beds4 baths2,156 sq ft
1818 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94709
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Sale history for 1539 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,524 (−1.3%)

$443,700 + $1,035,300

$1,479,000

2024

$8,632 (+2.9%)

$135,273 + $315,637

$450,910

2023

$8,391 (+0.2%)

$132,621 + $309,449

$442,070

2022

$8,376

$127,471 + $297,434

$424,905

2021

$8,378 (+5.5%)

$127,471 + $297,434

$424,905

2020

$7,943 (+4.2%)

$124,972 + $291,602

$416,574

2019

$7,625 (+2.2%)

$123,691 + $288,613

$412,304

2018

$7,462 (+3.8%)

$121,266 + $282,954

$404,220

2017

$7,191 (+3.9%)

$116,557 + $271,967

$388,524

2016

$6,921 (+1.6%)

$116,557 + $271,967

$388,524

2015

$6,809 (+1.2%)

$114,272 + $266,636

$380,908

2014

$6,728 (+2.0%)

$110,352 + $257,488

$367,840

2013

$6,595 (+3.6%)

$110,352 + $257,488

$367,840

2012

$6,364 (+2.4%)

$109,854 + $256,326

$366,180

2011

$6,215 (+0.6%)

$107,700 + $251,301

$359,001

2010

$6,175

$105,589 + $246,374

$351,963

2009

$6,181 (+6.2%)

$104,800 + $244,534

$349,334

2008

$5,821

$105,049 + $245,116

$350,165

Tax history for 1539 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,524 (−1.3%)

$443,700 + $1,035,300

$1,479,000

2024

$8,632 (+2.9%)

$135,273 + $315,637

$450,910

2023

$8,391 (+0.2%)

$132,621 + $309,449

$442,070

2022

$8,376

$127,471 + $297,434

$424,905

2021

$8,378 (+5.5%)

$127,471 + $297,434

$424,905

2020

$7,943 (+4.2%)

$124,972 + $291,602

$416,574

2019

$7,625 (+2.2%)

$123,691 + $288,613

$412,304

2018

$7,462 (+3.8%)

$121,266 + $282,954

$404,220

2017

$7,191 (+3.9%)

$116,557 + $271,967

$388,524

2016

$6,921 (+1.6%)

$116,557 + $271,967

$388,524

2015

$6,809 (+1.2%)

$114,272 + $266,636

$380,908

2014

$6,728 (+2.0%)

$110,352 + $257,488

$367,840

2013

$6,595 (+3.6%)

$110,352 + $257,488

$367,840

2012

$6,364 (+2.4%)

$109,854 + $256,326

$366,180

2011

$6,215 (+0.6%)

$107,700 + $251,301

$359,001

2010

$6,175

$105,589 + $246,374

$351,963

2009

$6,181 (+6.2%)

$104,800 + $244,534

$349,334

2008

$5,821

$105,049 + $245,116

$350,165

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1928

Sq. Ft.

1,270

Year built

1921

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

059 225901800

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
Parking Features: No Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 5

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,270
Foundation Details: Combination

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard

Property Information
Living Area: 1270
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1921

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 1920
Lot Size Area: 0.04
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.04

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Floor Furnace

Location

School Information
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,270
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 225901800

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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Berkeley, CA • 94709

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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

$1.31M – $1.59M

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Home values near 1539 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1533 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3746 Sq. Ft.	$1,968,912
1526 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6319 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
1536 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1399 Sq. Ft.	$1,827,736
1523 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1716 Sq. Ft.	$2,031,677

Address	Redfin Estimate
1600 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1833 Sq. Ft.	$1,717,120
1540 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2686 Sq. Ft.	$2,423,499

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