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$886,593

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1 ba

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945

sq ft

1540 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 94703

About this home

1540 Carleton St is a 945 square foot house on a 2,412 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $886,593.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

2,412 sq ftLot Size

$938Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$886,593

$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 25% lower than the average sale price ($1.18M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,200,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,137 sq ft
1701 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$965,000
B
2 beds1 bath780 sq ft
1741 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$1,165,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,157 sq ft
2520 Mcgee Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,340,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,067 sq ft
2435 Valley St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD JUL 4, 2026
$1,600,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,039 sq ft
1226 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$825,000
F
2 beds1 bath800 sq ft
1710 Russell, Berkeley, CA 94703

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Market trends in 94703, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

124.0%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$83K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

COMING SOON
$949,000
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VIDEO TOUR
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$875,000
4 beds3.5 baths1,730 sq ft
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OPEN THU, 9:30AM TO 12PM
$1,289,000
3 beds2 baths1,750 sq ft
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$1,700,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,214 sq ft
1633 Harmon St, Berkeley, CA 94703
HOT HOME
$995,000
2 beds2 baths1,065 sq ft
1537 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 94703
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Sale history for 1540 Carleton St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,417 (+20.3%)

$22,007 + $24,758

$46,765

2024

$3,672 (+4.5%)

$21,575 + $24,272

$45,847

2023

$3,513 (+5.4%)

$21,152 + $23,796

$44,948

2022

$3,334 (+0.9%)

$20,331 + $22,872

$43,203

2021

$3,303 (+9.0%)

$20,331 + $22,872

$43,203

2020

$3,031 (+8.4%)

$19,932 + $22,424

$42,356

2019

$2,795 (+3.3%)

$19,728 + $22,194

$41,922

2018

$2,705 (+4.7%)

$19,341 + $21,759

$41,100

2017

$2,583 (+7.6%)

$18,590 + $20,914

$39,504

2016

$2,401 (+2.3%)

$18,590 + $20,914

$39,504

2015

$2,348 (+2.7%)

$18,226 + $20,504

$38,730

2014

$2,286 (+5.3%)

$17,600 + $19,800

$37,400

2013

$2,171 (+3.0%)

$17,600 + $19,800

$37,400

2012

$2,108 (+4.6%)

$17,521 + $19,711

$37,232

2011

$2,015

$17,177 + $19,324

$36,501

2010

$2,017 (+1.6%)

$16,841 + $18,946

$35,787

2009

$1,986 (+12.2%)

$16,715 + $18,804

$35,519

2008

$1,770

$16,754 + $18,849

$35,603

Tax history for 1540 Carleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,417 (+20.3%)

$22,007 + $24,758

$46,765

2024

$3,672 (+4.5%)

$21,575 + $24,272

$45,847

2023

$3,513 (+5.4%)

$21,152 + $23,796

$44,948

2022

$3,334 (+0.9%)

$20,331 + $22,872

$43,203

2021

$3,303 (+9.0%)

$20,331 + $22,872

$43,203

2020

$3,031 (+8.4%)

$19,932 + $22,424

$42,356

2019

$2,795 (+3.3%)

$19,728 + $22,194

$41,922

2018

$2,705 (+4.7%)

$19,341 + $21,759

$41,100

2017

$2,583 (+7.6%)

$18,590 + $20,914

$39,504

2016

$2,401 (+2.3%)

$18,590 + $20,914

$39,504

2015

$2,348 (+2.7%)

$18,226 + $20,504

$38,730

2014

$2,286 (+5.3%)

$17,600 + $19,800

$37,400

2013

$2,171 (+3.0%)

$17,600 + $19,800

$37,400

2012

$2,108 (+4.6%)

$17,521 + $19,711

$37,232

2011

$2,015

$17,177 + $19,324

$36,501

2010

$2,017 (+1.6%)

$16,841 + $18,946

$35,787

2009

$1,986 (+12.2%)

$16,715 + $18,804

$35,519

2008

$1,770

$16,754 + $18,849

$35,603

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 4

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SMITHS
Living Sq. Ft: 945
Building Sq. Ft: 945
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,412
Legal Lot Number: 22,23
Legal Block Number: 33
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0554
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 945
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2,412 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 180202800

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Malcolm X Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

$843,000 – $1.02M

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Home values near 1540 Carleton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1532 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$1,235,251
1524 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1487 Sq. Ft.	$1,376,594

Address	Redfin Estimate
1537 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1065 Sq. Ft.	$1,467,226
1536 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$947,834

Address	Redfin Estimate
1535 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$1,276,492
1528 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1683 Sq. Ft.	$1,666,772

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