1607 Chestnut St is a 986 square foot house on a 4,240 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 19, 1986 for $135,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,127,719.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
4,240 sq ftLot Size
$1,144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,127,719
$993K since sold in November 1986$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 6.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.21M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Nov 4, 2024 • Final
Minor
Work on a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jul 10, 2020 • Final
Minor
Roofing
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
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 SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 986
Building Sq. Ft: 986
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: MAP 8 PG 29 BLK B PART OF LOT 17,18
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,240
Legal Lot Number: 17
Legal Block Number: B
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0973
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 986
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,240 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Alameda County
APN: 058 213801200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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 • 94702
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.07M – $1.30M
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