This remodeled Urban Farmhouse is sitting on a corner lot in the friendly, diverse North Berkeley neighborhood* one block from Cedar-Rose Park (next to Poet's Corner)* Centrally located and easily accessible to UC Berkeley, Gourmet Ghetto, Golden Gate Fields, and Solano Avenue shops and restaurants* The cross street Lincoln is a cul-de-sac which abuts the Ohlone Greenway, a 4.5-mile pedestrian and bicycle path, which offers a pleasant 5-10 minute walk to and from the North Berkeley BART station* The house was extensively remodeled and expanded about 10 years ago to its current configuration of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with new electrical, plumbing, Foundation, Roof, furnace & water heater * BESO compliant* Freshly painted interior* Newly landscaped yards with orange and maple trees* 2 car detached garage*ADU plans with 1 bdrm & 2 bdrms available upon request*
Single-familyProperty Type
1894Year Built
4,876 sq ftLot Size
$1,065Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stella Hui•DRE #01191225• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Diane Tang•DRE #01990152• Coldwell Banker Realty
Enter into a narrow living room with 2 bedrooms at one end. The narrow kitchen is behind and a bathroom at the other end. Downstairs is a large open room with 2 bedrooms below the 2 above and a partial kitchen with a bath. Possible ADU? Large...
flat corner lot with 2 car detached garage and room for 2 more cars off street.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40881021
Oct 23, 2019
Sold
$1,155,000
$613/sq ft
Sep 29, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 6, 2019
Listed
$869,000
$461/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40279423
Aug 8, 2007
Sold
$455,000
$241/sq ft
Jul 4, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2007
Listed
$399,950
$212/sq ft
CUTE 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME IN DESIRABLE BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOOD, LARGE CORNER LOT WITH DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE, LAUNDRY IN BASEMENT, NEEDS SOME TLC, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION, SHOPPING & SCHOOLS.
Public Records
Oct 23, 1995
Sold
$69,500
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,835 (+21.4%)
$390,425 + $1,202,190
$1,592,615
2024
$23,758 (+28.9%)
$382,770 + $1,178,620
$1,561,390
2023
$18,434 (+2.0%)
$375,266 + $1,155,512
$1,530,778
2022
$18,073 (−0.3%)
$360,696 + $829,600
$1,190,296
2021
$18,136 (+5.1%)
$360,696 + $829,600
$1,190,296
2020
$17,254 (+80.3%)
$353,626 + $813,339
$1,166,965
2019
$9,569 (+2.0%)
$350,000 + $805,000
$1,155,000
2018
$9,382 (−12.4%)
$164,886 + $384,735
$549,621
2017
$10,711 (+23.0%)
$158,485 + $369,799
$528,284
2016
$8,707 (+1.5%)
$158,485 + $369,799
$528,284
2015
$8,577 (+1.0%)
$155,379 + $362,551
$517,930
2014
$8,489 (+0.3%)
$150,049 + $350,115
$500,164
2013
$8,466 (+3.7%)
$150,049 + $350,115
$500,164
2012
$8,166 (+2.2%)
$149,372 + $348,536
$497,908
2011
$7,992 (+0.7%)
$146,444 + $341,703
$488,147
2010
$7,940 (+1.5%)
$143,573 + $335,003
$478,576
2009
$7,826 (+5.3%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2008
$7,435
$139,230 + $324,870
$464,100
Tax history for 1625 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,835 (+21.4%)
$390,425 + $1,202,190
$1,592,615
2024
$23,758 (+28.9%)
$382,770 + $1,178,620
$1,561,390
2023
$18,434 (+2.0%)
$375,266 + $1,155,512
$1,530,778
2022
$18,073 (−0.3%)
$360,696 + $829,600
$1,190,296
2021
$18,136 (+5.1%)
$360,696 + $829,600
$1,190,296
2020
$17,254 (+80.3%)
$353,626 + $813,339
$1,166,965
2019
$9,569 (+2.0%)
$350,000 + $805,000
$1,155,000
2018
$9,382 (−12.4%)
$164,886 + $384,735
$549,621
2017
$10,711 (+23.0%)
$158,485 + $369,799
$528,284
2016
$8,707 (+1.5%)
$158,485 + $369,799
$528,284
2015
$8,577 (+1.0%)
$155,379 + $362,551
$517,930
2014
$8,489 (+0.3%)
$150,049 + $350,115
$500,164
2013
$8,466 (+3.7%)
$150,049 + $350,115
$500,164
2012
$8,166 (+2.2%)
$149,372 + $348,536
$497,908
2011
$7,992 (+0.7%)
$146,444 + $341,703
$488,147
2010
$7,940 (+1.5%)
$143,573 + $335,003
$478,576
2009
$7,826 (+5.3%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2008
$7,435
$139,230 + $324,870
$464,100
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,876
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,885
Year built
1894
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
058 213700100
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 27, 2022.
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
Apr 26, 2022 • Final
Pre-app
ADU
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: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.