Welcome home to 1620 Berkeley Way. This charming bungalow is centrally located in the heart of beautiful North Berkeley. Aside from the scenic neighborhood, mix of eclectic & local shops/eateries this property is a must see! The entire property has a craftsman flair & the features make it an entertainers dream. The main house features a relaxing wood burning fireplace that you can enjoy on movie night with your built-in projector and recessed sound system. You can also retreat to your personal redwood hot tub or spend the day sunbathing and gardening. Need a stay-cation? Retreat to the rear in-law unit! This little gem has a full kitchen, sauna & a multi-purpose space you can fill to suit your business, hobby & entertaining needs. Before you tuck away in your private loft take a trip down to your custom built underground wine cellar, it's sure to keep your favorite wines beautifully stored. You are just a few blocks from UC Berkeley campus, close to BART & easy fwy access.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$1,404Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Vincent Minelli•DRE #01926199• Compass
Bought with Helena Zaludova•DRE #01472256• Compass SF
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40905899
Jul 7, 2020
Sold
$1,425,000
$1,233/sq ft
Jun 13, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 8, 2020
Price Changed
$1,500,000
$1,298/sq ft
May 23, 2020
Listed
$1,495,000
$1,293/sq ft
May 23, 2020
Listed
$1,500,000
$1,298/sq ft
Welcome home to 1620 Berkeley Way. This charming bungalow is centrally located in the heart of beautiful North Berkeley. Aside from the scenic neighborhood, mix of eclectic & local shops/eateries this property is a must see! The entire property has a craftsman flair & the features make it an entertainers dream. The main house features a relaxing wood burning fireplace that you can enjoy on movie night with your built-in projector and recessed sound system. You can also retreat to your personal redwood hot tub or spend the day sunbathing and gardening. Need a stay-cation? Retreat to the rear in-law unit! This little gem has a full kitchen, sauna & a multi-purpose space you can fill to suit your business, hobby & entertaining needs. Before you tuck away in your private loft take a trip down to your custom built underground wine cellar, it's sure to keep your favorite wines beautifully stored. You are just a few blocks from UC Berkeley campus, close to BART & easy fwy access.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28115845
May 1, 1998
Sold
$336,000
$291/sq ft
Apr 14, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Apr 5, 1998
Listed
$335,000
$290/sq ft
CHARMING BUNGALOW W/A LARGE ARTISTS STUDIO IN REAR. LARGE LOVELY GARDEN. 3: SUNNY AND BRIGHT. REMODELED KITCHEN.
Public Records
Apr 19, 1978
Sold
$72,500
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,816 (+7.1%)
$471,985 + $1,112,340
$1,584,325
2024
$21,298 (+2.3%)
$462,734 + $1,090,538
$1,553,272
2023
$20,824 (+1.8%)
$453,663 + $1,069,159
$1,522,822
2022
$20,460 (+0.1%)
$436,050 + $1,027,650
$1,463,700
2021
$20,431 (+140.7%)
$436,050 + $1,027,650
$1,463,700
2020
$8,488 (+8.4%)
$427,500 + $997,500
$1,425,000
2019
$7,832 (+1.8%)
$147,164 + $365,050
$512,214
2018
$7,692 (+3.9%)
$144,280 + $357,894
$502,174
2017
$7,406 (+3.5%)
$138,678 + $344,000
$482,678
2016
$7,154 (+1.4%)
$138,678 + $344,000
$482,678
2015
$7,055 (+1.5%)
$135,960 + $337,256
$473,216
2014
$6,951 (−0.9%)
$131,295 + $325,684
$456,979
2013
$7,012 (+3.8%)
$131,295 + $325,684
$456,979
2012
$6,758 (+2.2%)
$130,702 + $324,214
$454,916
2011
$6,610 (+1.1%)
$128,139 + $317,858
$445,997
2010
$6,540 (−1.1%)
$125,628 + $311,627
$437,255
2009
$6,613
$124,689 + $309,299
$433,988
2008
$6,607
$124,985 + $310,035
$435,020
Tax history for 1620 Berkeley Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,816 (+7.1%)
$471,985 + $1,112,340
$1,584,325
2024
$21,298 (+2.3%)
$462,734 + $1,090,538
$1,553,272
2023
$20,824 (+1.8%)
$453,663 + $1,069,159
$1,522,822
2022
$20,460 (+0.1%)
$436,050 + $1,027,650
$1,463,700
2021
$20,431 (+140.7%)
$436,050 + $1,027,650
$1,463,700
2020
$8,488 (+8.4%)
$427,500 + $997,500
$1,425,000
2019
$7,832 (+1.8%)
$147,164 + $365,050
$512,214
2018
$7,692 (+3.9%)
$144,280 + $357,894
$502,174
2017
$7,406 (+3.5%)
$138,678 + $344,000
$482,678
2016
$7,154 (+1.4%)
$138,678 + $344,000
$482,678
2015
$7,055 (+1.5%)
$135,960 + $337,256
$473,216
2014
$6,951 (−0.9%)
$131,295 + $325,684
$456,979
2013
$7,012 (+3.8%)
$131,295 + $325,684
$456,979
2012
$6,758 (+2.2%)
$130,702 + $324,214
$454,916
2011
$6,610 (+1.1%)
$128,139 + $317,858
$445,997
2010
$6,540 (−1.1%)
$125,628 + $311,627
$437,255
2009
$6,613
$124,689 + $309,299
$433,988
2008
$6,607
$124,985 + $310,035
$435,020
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
1,908
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
057 207001700
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
Sep 4, 2023 • Final
Minor
Replace the existing gas furnace and install a new central air conditioning system.
HVAC
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
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Tandem
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, Tile Counters, Sound System
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.