Off market may 2021 for $1.1M

$1,429,627

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,142/mo

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1620 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702

About this home

Welcome to your happy place! 1620 Chestnut Street has been re-imagined and expanded, from the foundation up, into a bright and cheerful 3+ bedroom, 3 bathroom home that is flooded with natural light throughout. The main level has an open concept kitchen, dining, living area with vaulted ceilings, a full bathroom and the first of 3+ bedrooms. Downstairs you will first find the home office/bedroom/zoom room with separate entrance to the backyard and an en-suite bathroom. Down the hall from the office is the bonus room (staged as a bedroom), 3rd bedroom, a full bathroom and the laundry room. Sliding glass doors off of the home office, also a separate door off the stair landing, lead you to a private backyard perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Steps to Cedar Rose Park and close proximity to shops, restaurants & BART. Sewer compliant.

Single-familyProperty Type

1620Year Built

0 sq ftLot Size

Listed by Sarah Baggott •DRE #01370004 • SEXTON GROUP, R.E.

Listed by Vanessa Warner •DRE #02090295 • SEXTON GROUP, R.E.

Bought with Jeremy Davidson •DRE #02085874 • Ascend Real Esate

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40937470

Redfin Estimate

$1,429,627

$233K since sold in May 2021$54K since September

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This home's estimate is 13.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,875,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,339 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 13, 2026
$975,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,125 sq ft
1037 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA 94706
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,917,838
C
3 beds2 baths1,420 sq ft
1646 10th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,195,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,291 sq ft
936 Camelia St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,200,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
1236 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,800,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,246 sq ft
1629 Jaynes St, Berkeley, CA 94703

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Market trends in 94702, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

124.8%

3.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$352 MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

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Sale history for 1620 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40937470

May 25, 2021

Sold

$1,197,000

Apr 22, 2021

Pending

—

Mar 3, 2021

Relisted

—

Feb 17, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Feb 11, 2021

Listed

$1,049,000

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40929350

Dec 17, 2020

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40848364

Dec 17, 2018

Sold

$650,000

Dec 17, 2018

Listed

$650,000

Public Records

Nov 21, 2018

Sold

$649,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,693 (+6.1%)

$396,467 + $925,091

$1,321,558

2024

$18,566 (+2.3%)

$388,697 + $906,959

$1,295,656

2023

$18,143 (+1.9%)

$381,076 + $889,179

$1,270,255

2022

$17,801 (+29.2%)

$366,282 + $854,658

$1,220,940

2021

$13,783 (+28.0%)

$366,282 + $854,658

$1,220,940

2020

$10,768 (+12.3%)

$200,650 + $657,683

$858,333

2019

$9,586 (+38.7%)

$198,594 + $463,386

$661,980

2018

$6,909 (+3.8%)

$194,700 + $454,300

$649,000

2017

$6,657 (+3.1%)

$126,748 + $295,747

$422,495

2016

$6,459 (+1.4%)

$126,748 + $295,747

$422,495

2015

$6,369 (+0.6%)

$124,263 + $289,948

$414,211

2014

$6,330 (+276.7%)

$120,000 + $280,000

$400,000

2013

$1,680 (+3.1%)

$120,000 + $280,000

$400,000

2012

$1,630 (+5.2%)

$22,390 + $13,013

$35,403

2011

$1,550 (−0.8%)

$21,951 + $12,758

$34,709

2010

$1,562 (+2.5%)

$21,521 + $12,508

$34,029

2009

$1,524 (+13.0%)

$21,360 + $12,414

$33,774

2008

$1,349

$21,411 + $12,444

$33,855

Tax history for 1620 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,693 (+6.1%)

$396,467 + $925,091

$1,321,558

2024

$18,566 (+2.3%)

$388,697 + $906,959

$1,295,656

2023

$18,143 (+1.9%)

$381,076 + $889,179

$1,270,255

2022

$17,801 (+29.2%)

$366,282 + $854,658

$1,220,940

2021

$13,783 (+28.0%)

$366,282 + $854,658

$1,220,940

2020

$10,768 (+12.3%)

$200,650 + $657,683

$858,333

2019

$9,586 (+38.7%)

$198,594 + $463,386

$661,980

2018

$6,909 (+3.8%)

$194,700 + $454,300

$649,000

2017

$6,657 (+3.1%)

$126,748 + $295,747

$422,495

2016

$6,459 (+1.4%)

$126,748 + $295,747

$422,495

2015

$6,369 (+0.6%)

$124,263 + $289,948

$414,211

2014

$6,330 (+276.7%)

$120,000 + $280,000

$400,000

2013

$1,680 (+3.1%)

$120,000 + $280,000

$400,000

2012

$1,630 (+5.2%)

$22,390 + $13,013

$35,403

2011

$1,550 (−0.8%)

$21,951 + $12,758

$34,709

2010

$1,562 (+2.5%)

$21,521 + $12,508

$34,029

2009

$1,524 (+13.0%)

$21,360 + $12,414

$33,774

2008

$1,349

$21,411 + $12,444

$33,855

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

Year renovated

1965

Sq. Ft.

Year built

1620

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

059 229202400

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

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

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat, Energy Star Windows Doors
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Ice Maker Hookup,Pantry,Range/Oven Free Standing,Self-Cleaning Oven,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 5

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,365
Foundation Details: Slab

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Landscape Back
Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
Fencing: Fenced, Wood
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 1365
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1921

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 2000
Lot Size Area: 0.05
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.05
Lot Features: Level, Landscape Front, Landscape Back

Utilities

Green Features Information
Green Energy Efficient: Windows

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: All Public Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: 0
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 0
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1620
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 229202400
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 17, 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 • 0.8mi

9/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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 • 94702

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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

$1.36M – $1.65M

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Home values near 1620 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1611 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1004 Sq. Ft.	$1,361,708
1626 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1511 Sq. Ft.	$1,442,902

Address	Redfin Estimate
1631 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1415 Sq. Ft.	$1,551,231
1637 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3510 Sq. Ft.	$1,441,522

Address	Redfin Estimate
1622 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1278 Sq. Ft.	$1,448,163
1636 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1946 Sq. Ft.	$1,631,978

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