Google street view image for 1652 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702

Off market nov 2021 for $1.3M

$1,226,279

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,726/mo

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2 ba

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1,431

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1652 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702

About this home

This sweetheart duplex in North Berkeley is ready for its new owner to live their best life. Choose your renters and make rental income right away at this ideally located, turnkey property less than half a mile to North Berkeley BART. This property has been meticulously cared for. Cottage feel with picket fence encasing a sizable front yard, as well as a gated backyard that is both spacious and comfortable. 1654 Chestnut Street has two bedrooms and one bath with a modern kitchen. Exit through the kitchen to grab a fresh lemon from the tree. 1652 Chestnut Street has one bedroom, one bath and a plus space! An adorable kitchen with eating area looks out over a camellia tree lined yard. Gather to enjoy the cozy and calm of the house, and look out over this wonderful neighborhood with the types of trees and buildings that make Berkeley the earthy little city we call home. Park and drive, take the trail or BART, the duplex on Chestnut is your ideal starting point.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1944Year Built

4,210 sq ftLot Size

$857Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by ROSE HEFFELFINGER •DRE #02075986 • RED OAK REALTY

Bought with Simon Motley •DRE #01798658 • Compass

Bought with • RED OAK REALTY

Source:Greater Lansing AoR #40895212

Listing provided courtesy of Greater Lansing AoR

Redfin Estimate

$1,226,279

$124K since sold in November 2021$26K since October

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Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 29.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.74M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 11, 2026
$1,700,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,266 sq ft
998 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,165,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,707 sq ft
998 Jones St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,165,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
965 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,450,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,505 sq ft
916 Bataan Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,875,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,339 sq ft
1370 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,060,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,079 sq ft
1246 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94702

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Market trends in 94702, CA

Last updated October 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

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,449,888
8 beds5 baths3,791 sq ft
1213-1215 Carrison St, Berkeley, CA 94702
$1,250,000
3 beds2 baths1,723 sq ft
1413 Harmon St, Berkeley, CA 94702
$824,000
2 beds2 baths900 sq ft
1324 Burnett, Berkeley, CA 94702
$979,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,315 sq ft
1555 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
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Sale history for 1652 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,639 (−2.9%)

$438,380 + $1,022,886

$1,461,266

2024

$20,225 (+2.0%)

$375,000 + $875,000

$1,250,000

2023

$19,824 (+1.2%)

$421,362 + $983,178

$1,404,540

2022

$19,595 (+10.7%)

$405,000 + $945,000

$1,350,000

2021

$17,699 (+109.5%)

$405,000 + $945,000

$1,350,000

2020

$8,446 (+5.4%)

$351,908 + $821,119

$1,173,027

2019

$8,017 (+2.0%)

$142,218 + $331,796

$474,014

2018

$7,861 (+3.9%)

$139,430 + $325,291

$464,721

2017

$7,565 (+4.3%)

$134,017 + $312,662

$446,679

2016

$7,257 (+1.5%)

$134,017 + $312,662

$446,679

2015

$7,151 (−0.2%)

$131,389 + $306,533

$437,922

2014

$7,164 (−0.4%)

$126,881 + $296,015

$422,896

2013

$7,193 (+3.7%)

$126,881 + $296,015

$422,896

2012

$6,934 (+2.4%)

$126,308 + $294,678

$420,986

2011

$6,773 (+1.2%)

$123,832 + $288,901

$412,733

2010

$6,693 (−1.1%)

$121,404 + $283,237

$404,641

2009

$6,765 (+4.9%)

$120,497 + $281,121

$401,618

2008

$6,446

$120,784 + $281,790

$402,574

Tax history for 1652 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,639 (−2.9%)

$438,380 + $1,022,886

$1,461,266

2024

$20,225 (+2.0%)

$375,000 + $875,000

$1,250,000

2023

$19,824 (+1.2%)

$421,362 + $983,178

$1,404,540

2022

$19,595 (+10.7%)

$405,000 + $945,000

$1,350,000

2021

$17,699 (+109.5%)

$405,000 + $945,000

$1,350,000

2020

$8,446 (+5.4%)

$351,908 + $821,119

$1,173,027

2019

$8,017 (+2.0%)

$142,218 + $331,796

$474,014

2018

$7,861 (+3.9%)

$139,430 + $325,291

$464,721

2017

$7,565 (+4.3%)

$134,017 + $312,662

$446,679

2016

$7,257 (+1.5%)

$134,017 + $312,662

$446,679

2015

$7,151 (−0.2%)

$131,389 + $306,533

$437,922

2014

$7,164 (−0.4%)

$126,881 + $296,015

$422,896

2013

$7,193 (+3.7%)

$126,881 + $296,015

$422,896

2012

$6,934 (+2.4%)

$126,308 + $294,678

$420,986

2011

$6,773 (+1.2%)

$123,832 + $288,901

$412,733

2010

$6,693 (−1.1%)

$121,404 + $283,237

$404,641

2009

$6,765 (+4.9%)

$120,497 + $281,121

$401,618

2008

$6,446

$120,784 + $281,790

$402,574

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Subdivision Name: KEYSTONE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,431
Building Sq. Ft: 1,431
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,210
Legal Lot Number: 25,26
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0966
County Use Description: DOUBLE OR DUPLEX TYPE - TWO UN

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,431
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,210 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Alameda County
APN: 059 229203100

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Ruth Acty Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Martin Luther King Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Sun exposure

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

$1.17M – $1.41M

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Home values near 1652 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1706 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1255 Sq. Ft.	$1,253,838
1637 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3510 Sq. Ft.	$1,323,422
1638 Belvedere Ave, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1390 Sq. Ft.	$1,774,550
1640 Belvedere Ave, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 695 Sq. Ft.	$897,856
1298 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1070 Sq. Ft.	$1,062,147
1256 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1129 Sq. Ft.	$1,178,283
1304 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$1,002,449

Address	Redfin Estimate
1631 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1415 Sq. Ft.	$1,559,319
1636 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1946 Sq. Ft.	$1,648,120
1655 Belvedere Ave Apartment ST, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
1633 Belvedere Ave, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1215 Sq. Ft.	$1,333,664
1309 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1204 Sq. Ft.	$1,280,640
1301 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1310 Sq. Ft.	$866,168
1262 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 892 Sq. Ft.	$990,841

Address	Redfin Estimate
1626 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1511 Sq. Ft.	$1,468,448
1630 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1110 Sq. Ft.	$1,311,226
1260 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2184 Sq. Ft.	$1,504,196
1625 Belvedere Ave, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1212 Sq. Ft.	$1,031,577
1245 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1431 Sq. Ft.	$975,638
1631 Belvedere Ave, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$2,510,877
1637 Belvedere Ave, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2104 Sq. Ft.	$1,709,506

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Sale history for 1652 Chestnut St

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