Simply the best location in the City of Berkeley. Located in the heart of the Gourmet Ghetto this is as good as it gets. Spectacular and Immaculate, this rarely available classic has been meticulously cared for and restored by the existing ownership.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
5,088 sq ftLot Size
$672Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Benjamin Marcus•DRE #01348820• MARCUS REALTY
Bought with Diane Mintz•DRE #00853123• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40501436
Feb 14, 2011
Sold
$895,000
$363/sq ft
Jan 10, 2011
Pending
—
Dec 20, 2010
Listed
$895,000
$363/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 27, 1992
Sold
$440,000
$178/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1985
Sold
$290,000
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,034 (+11.9%)
$343,975 + $802,609
$1,146,584
2024
$19,691 (+2.2%)
$343,975 + $802,609
$1,146,584
2023
$19,260 (+2.1%)
$337,233 + $786,877
$1,124,110
2022
$18,862
$324,141 + $756,329
$1,080,470
2021
$18,875 (+6.5%)
$324,141 + $756,329
$1,080,470
2020
$17,717 (+5.0%)
$317,785 + $741,500
$1,059,285
2019
$16,867 (+1.9%)
$314,528 + $733,900
$1,048,428
2018
$16,556 (+3.6%)
$308,364 + $719,516
$1,027,880
2017
$15,985 (+3.9%)
$296,394 + $691,587
$987,981
2016
$15,380 (+1.4%)
$296,394 + $691,587
$987,981
2015
$15,162
$290,584 + $678,029
$968,613
2014
$15,147 (−0.6%)
$280,614 + $654,767
$935,381
2013
$15,246 (+3.8%)
$280,614 + $654,767
$935,381
2012
$14,693 (+36.0%)
$279,347 + $651,810
$931,157
2011
$10,801 (+1.3%)
$273,870 + $639,030
$912,900
2010
$10,667 (−1.1%)
$182,193 + $425,117
$607,310
2009
$10,785 (+5.9%)
$180,832 + $421,941
$602,773
2008
$10,182
$181,262 + $422,945
$604,207
Tax history for 1628 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,034 (+11.9%)
$343,975 + $802,609
$1,146,584
2024
$19,691 (+2.2%)
$343,975 + $802,609
$1,146,584
2023
$19,260 (+2.1%)
$337,233 + $786,877
$1,124,110
2022
$18,862
$324,141 + $756,329
$1,080,470
2021
$18,875 (+6.5%)
$324,141 + $756,329
$1,080,470
2020
$17,717 (+5.0%)
$317,785 + $741,500
$1,059,285
2019
$16,867 (+1.9%)
$314,528 + $733,900
$1,048,428
2018
$16,556 (+3.6%)
$308,364 + $719,516
$1,027,880
2017
$15,985 (+3.9%)
$296,394 + $691,587
$987,981
2016
$15,380 (+1.4%)
$296,394 + $691,587
$987,981
2015
$15,162
$290,584 + $678,029
$968,613
2014
$15,147 (−0.6%)
$280,614 + $654,767
$935,381
2013
$15,246 (+3.8%)
$280,614 + $654,767
$935,381
2012
$14,693 (+36.0%)
$279,347 + $651,810
$931,157
2011
$10,801 (+1.3%)
$273,870 + $639,030
$912,900
2010
$10,667 (−1.1%)
$182,193 + $425,117
$607,310
2009
$10,785 (+5.9%)
$180,832 + $421,941
$602,773
2008
$10,182
$181,262 + $422,945
$604,207
*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
5
Baths
5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,088 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
2,466
Year built
1912
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
058 217801100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 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
Nov 22, 2021 • Final
Minor
Remove existing roofing materials and install a new roofing assembly.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Total # of Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Updated Baths, Storage
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: In Unit, Laundry Equip - Owned
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Partial Carpeting, Tile
Room Information
Basement: Apartment, Finished, Separate Entry
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 2
Unit 1 Dining Room: Yes
Unit 1 Air Conditioning: No
Unit 1 Parking Spaces: 2
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1.5
Unit 2 Dining Room: Yes
Unit 2 Air Conditioning: No
Unit 2 # of Parking Spaces: 2
Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 3 Dining Room: No
Unit 3 Air Conditioning: No
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Some Units Have: Deck, Dishwasher, Disposal, Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen, Fireplaces
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2010. This data may not match public records. Learn more.