Google street view image for 1601 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702

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$1,112,242

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2 ba

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1,089

sq ft

1601 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702

About this home

1601 Chestnut St is a 1,089 square foot house on a 4,028 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,112,242.

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

4,028 sq ftLot Size

$1,021Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,112,242

$42K since August

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This home's estimate is 11.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,400,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,114 sq ft
1368 Rose St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,011,500
B
2 beds1 bath1,059 sq ft
1211 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,200,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,123 sq ft
1431 Catherine Dr, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,300,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,100 sq ft
2214 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,275,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,095 sq ft
1120 Curtis St, Albany, CA 94706
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$1,360,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,096 sq ft
1425 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94702

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$1,052,849

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Market trends in 94702, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

130.0%

2.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3:30PM
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Sale history for 1601 Chestnut St

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,622 (+19.2%)

$25,253 + $38,493

$63,746

2024

$3,877 (+4.4%)

$25,253 + $38,493

$63,746

2023

$3,715 (+5.1%)

$24,758 + $37,738

$62,496

2022

$3,535 (+0.8%)

$23,797 + $36,273

$60,070

2021

$3,505 (+8.6%)

$23,797 + $36,273

$60,070

2020

$3,229 (+7.9%)

$23,330 + $35,561

$58,891

2019

$2,992 (+3.2%)

$23,091 + $35,197

$58,288

2018

$2,900 (+4.9%)

$22,638 + $34,507

$57,145

2017

$2,764 (+7.1%)

$21,759 + $33,167

$54,926

2016

$2,581 (+2.2%)

$21,759 + $33,167

$54,926

2015

$2,526 (+2.5%)

$21,332 + $32,517

$53,849

2014

$2,465 (+4.7%)

$20,600 + $31,401

$52,001

2013

$2,354 (+3.1%)

$20,600 + $31,401

$52,001

2012

$2,284 (+4.3%)

$20,507 + $31,259

$51,766

2011

$2,190 (+4.1%)

$20,105 + $30,646

$50,751

2010

$2,102 (+1.5%)

$19,711 + $30,045

$49,756

2009

$2,072 (+12.1%)

$19,564 + $29,821

$49,385

2008

$1,849

$19,610 + $29,892

$49,502

Tax history for 1601 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,622 (+19.2%)

$25,253 + $38,493

$63,746

2024

$3,877 (+4.4%)

$25,253 + $38,493

$63,746

2023

$3,715 (+5.1%)

$24,758 + $37,738

$62,496

2022

$3,535 (+0.8%)

$23,797 + $36,273

$60,070

2021

$3,505 (+8.6%)

$23,797 + $36,273

$60,070

2020

$3,229 (+7.9%)

$23,330 + $35,561

$58,891

2019

$2,992 (+3.2%)

$23,091 + $35,197

$58,288

2018

$2,900 (+4.9%)

$22,638 + $34,507

$57,145

2017

$2,764 (+7.1%)

$21,759 + $33,167

$54,926

2016

$2,581 (+2.2%)

$21,759 + $33,167

$54,926

2015

$2,526 (+2.5%)

$21,332 + $32,517

$53,849

2014

$2,465 (+4.7%)

$20,600 + $31,401

$52,001

2013

$2,354 (+3.1%)

$20,600 + $31,401

$52,001

2012

$2,284 (+4.3%)

$20,507 + $31,259

$51,766

2011

$2,190 (+4.1%)

$20,105 + $30,646

$50,751

2010

$2,102 (+1.5%)

$19,711 + $30,045

$49,756

2009

$2,072 (+12.1%)

$19,564 + $29,821

$49,385

2008

$1,849

$19,610 + $29,892

$49,502

*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: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Subdivision Name: J H SMITHS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,089
Building Sq. Ft: 1,089
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,028
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: B
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0925
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,089
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,028 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Alameda County
APN: 058 213801300

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Ruth Acty Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Martin Luther King Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 • 94702

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Sun exposure

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

$1.06M – $1.28M

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Home values near 1601 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1611 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1004 Sq. Ft.	$1,307,440
1604 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1074 Sq. Ft.	$1,293,027

Address	Redfin Estimate
1619 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1379 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,983
1607 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 986 Sq. Ft.	$1,127,719

Address	Redfin Estimate
1514 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 620 Sq. Ft.	$913,802
1610 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 722 Sq. Ft.	$844,232

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