Wonderful ‘Golden Duplex’ in N. Berkeley just 3 blocks to N. Berkeley BART. 3/1 upstairs and 2/1 downstairs. Both units are flooded with sunlight. Upper unit features hardwood floors, period details with beamed ceilings and built-ins, fantastic front porch and a great use of space for both units. Plenty of parking with a good size garage and separate parking pad.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
3,863 sq ftLot Size
$848Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ernie Sexton•DRE #01315959• SEXTON GROUP, R.E.
Listed by Joe Tagupa•DRE #01950157• Realty ONE Group Future
Bought with Laura Arechiga•DRE #01388149• The Grubb Co. Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40892295
Feb 20, 2020
Sold
$1,536,000
$789/sq ft
Feb 20, 2020
Sold
$1,536,000
$789/sq ft
Jan 29, 2020
Pending
—
Jan 14, 2020
Listed
$995,000
$511/sq ft
Jan 14, 2020
Listed
$995,000
$511/sq ft
Wonderful ‘Golden Duplex’ in N. Berkeley just 3 blocks to N. Berkeley BART. 3/1 upstairs and 2/1 downstairs. Both units are flooded with sunlight. Upper unit features hardwood floors, period details with beamed ceilings and built-ins, fantastic front porch and a great use of space for both units. Plenty of parking with a good size garage and separate parking pad.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40892321
Feb 20, 2020
Sold
$1,536,000
$789/sq ft
Feb 20, 2020
Sold
$1,536,000
$789/sq ft
Jan 29, 2020
Pending
—
Jan 14, 2020
Listed
$995,000
$511/sq ft
Jan 14, 2020
Listed
$995,000
$511/sq ft
+26
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,571 (+8.2%)
$503,944 + $1,175,870
$1,679,814
2024
$24,560 (+2.2%)
$503,944 + $1,175,870
$1,679,814
2023
$24,022 (+0.9%)
$494,065 + $1,152,818
$1,646,883
2022
$23,798 (−0.4%)
$474,882 + $1,108,058
$1,582,940
2021
$23,886 (+383.4%)
$474,882 + $1,108,058
$1,582,940
2020
$4,941 (+32.5%)
$465,573 + $1,086,339
$1,551,912
2019
$3,728 (+3.4%)
$44,389 + $18,607
$62,996
2018
$3,606 (+4.8%)
$43,518 + $18,242
$61,760
2017
$3,442 (+8.5%)
$41,829 + $17,534
$59,363
2016
$3,172 (+2.3%)
$41,829 + $17,534
$59,363
2015
$3,101
$41,008 + $17,190
$58,198
2014
$3,101 (+3.6%)
$39,601 + $16,600
$56,201
2013
$2,992 (+3.2%)
$39,601 + $16,600
$56,201
2012
$2,899 (+4.2%)
$39,422 + $16,525
$55,947
2011
$2,783 (+0.5%)
$38,649 + $16,201
$54,850
2010
$2,769 (+0.7%)
$37,892 + $15,884
$53,776
2009
$2,749 (+11.1%)
$37,609 + $15,765
$53,374
2008
$2,475
$37,698 + $15,802
$53,500
Tax history for 1636 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,571 (+8.2%)
$503,944 + $1,175,870
$1,679,814
2024
$24,560 (+2.2%)
$503,944 + $1,175,870
$1,679,814
2023
$24,022 (+0.9%)
$494,065 + $1,152,818
$1,646,883
2022
$23,798 (−0.4%)
$474,882 + $1,108,058
$1,582,940
2021
$23,886 (+383.4%)
$474,882 + $1,108,058
$1,582,940
2020
$4,941 (+32.5%)
$465,573 + $1,086,339
$1,551,912
2019
$3,728 (+3.4%)
$44,389 + $18,607
$62,996
2018
$3,606 (+4.8%)
$43,518 + $18,242
$61,760
2017
$3,442 (+8.5%)
$41,829 + $17,534
$59,363
2016
$3,172 (+2.3%)
$41,829 + $17,534
$59,363
2015
$3,101
$41,008 + $17,190
$58,198
2014
$3,101 (+3.6%)
$39,601 + $16,600
$56,201
2013
$2,992 (+3.2%)
$39,601 + $16,600
$56,201
2012
$2,899 (+4.2%)
$39,422 + $16,525
$55,947
2011
$2,783 (+0.5%)
$38,649 + $16,201
$54,850
2010
$2,769 (+0.7%)
$37,892 + $15,884
$53,776
2009
$2,749 (+11.1%)
$37,609 + $15,765
$53,374
2008
$2,475
$37,698 + $15,802
$53,500
*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
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,863 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1915
Sq. Ft.
1,946
Year built
1915
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
059 229203000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, Workshop in Garage, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
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