In the heart of the Gourmet Ghetto, this spacious and sun-filled traditional home has an updated eat-in kitchen with loads of counter and storage space and a second exit to the back of the house. On the lower floor, the elegant living and dining rooms have high ceilings, hardwood floors and a fireplace. Fresh paint and newly installed carpet in the four upper bedrooms. A huge full-height basement for workshop, laundry and storage as well as a one-car garage provide ample additional space. A fenced front garden for play and relaxation as well as a 2-car parallel driveway for additional parking. All ideally located just steps from shops, restaurants, the UC Berkeley Campus and transportation. A spacious home in a central location close to everything! Open Sat + Sun 2-4:30.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
2,615 sq ftLot Size
$932Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Colette Ford•DRE #01158883• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Listed by Anja Plowright•DRE #01351797• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with Helene Barkin•DRE #01032351• The Grubb Co. Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40794352
Sep 25, 2017
Sold
$1,456,000
$794/sq ft
Sep 8, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 23, 2017
Listed
$995,000
$543/sq ft
SDMLS #301707307
Jun 15, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2017
Listed
$1,285,000
$701/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40051745
Jan 25, 2005
Sold
$800,000
$436/sq ft
Dec 3, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Nov 17, 2004
Listed
$699,000
$381/sq ft
Unbeatable location near Walnut Sq, Chez Panisse, campus;
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,424 (+8.8%)
$506,932 + $1,353,156
$1,860,088
2024
$26,130 (+10.4%)
$496,995 + $1,326,629
$1,823,624
2023
$23,672 (+1.4%)
$487,250 + $1,300,617
$1,787,867
2022
$23,335 (+3.2%)
$468,332 + $1,092,776
$1,561,108
2021
$22,617 (+5.2%)
$468,332 + $1,092,776
$1,561,108
2020
$21,504 (+3.5%)
$459,151 + $1,071,352
$1,530,503
2019
$20,773 (+1.6%)
$454,446 + $1,060,375
$1,514,821
2018
$20,454 (+44.1%)
$445,536 + $1,039,584
$1,485,120
2017
$14,197 (+3.3%)
$288,235 + $672,548
$960,783
2016
$13,745 (+3.9%)
$288,235 + $672,548
$960,783
2015
$13,224 (+3.2%)
$282,585 + $659,366
$941,951
2014
$12,817 (+18.5%)
$255,000 + $595,000
$850,000
2013
$10,820 (+4.9%)
$255,000 + $595,000
$850,000
2012
$10,318 (+0.4%)
$204,000 + $476,000
$680,000
2011
$10,274 (−14.4%)
$197,400 + $460,600
$658,000
2010
$12,007 (−7.3%)
$197,400 + $460,600
$658,000
2009
$12,952 (+3.9%)
$240,000 + $560,000
$800,000
2008
$12,467
$259,780 + $606,155
$865,935
Tax history for 1600 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,424 (+8.8%)
$506,932 + $1,353,156
$1,860,088
2024
$26,130 (+10.4%)
$496,995 + $1,326,629
$1,823,624
2023
$23,672 (+1.4%)
$487,250 + $1,300,617
$1,787,867
2022
$23,335 (+3.2%)
$468,332 + $1,092,776
$1,561,108
2021
$22,617 (+5.2%)
$468,332 + $1,092,776
$1,561,108
2020
$21,504 (+3.5%)
$459,151 + $1,071,352
$1,530,503
2019
$20,773 (+1.6%)
$454,446 + $1,060,375
$1,514,821
2018
$20,454 (+44.1%)
$445,536 + $1,039,584
$1,485,120
2017
$14,197 (+3.3%)
$288,235 + $672,548
$960,783
2016
$13,745 (+3.9%)
$288,235 + $672,548
$960,783
2015
$13,224 (+3.2%)
$282,585 + $659,366
$941,951
2014
$12,817 (+18.5%)
$255,000 + $595,000
$850,000
2013
$10,820 (+4.9%)
$255,000 + $595,000
$850,000
2012
$10,318 (+0.4%)
$204,000 + $476,000
$680,000
2011
$10,274 (−14.4%)
$197,400 + $460,600
$658,000
2010
$12,007 (−7.3%)
$197,400 + $460,600
$658,000
2009
$12,952 (+3.9%)
$240,000 + $560,000
$800,000
2008
$12,467
$259,780 + $606,155
$865,935
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,615 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
2,453
Year built
1905
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
058 217800300
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
Oct 19, 2023 • Final
Minor
Install three heat pump systems. Install ventilation for bathrooms and a kitchen hood. Install a wine cooler system.
HVAC
Plumbing
Aug 28, 2023 • Active
Plan check
Install new low-voltage site lighting in the front, side, and rear landscape areas.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Parking Lot
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2017. This data may not match public records. Learn more.