OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2017 for $1.2M

$1,618,809

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,166/mo

•

1,360

sq ft

1659 Short St, Berkeley, CA 94702

About this home

Charming, light-filled split level home in highly desireable Berkeley Neighborhood. Spectacular vaulted ceiling in the living room, complete with inspirational bay window that faces west. Stately wood burning fireplace with period details and hardwood floors. Generous dining room off the kitchen is perfect for a myriad of entertaining options.The split level design allows for comfortable separation of the sunny and well appointed bedrooms. Both have ample closet space. Kitchen flows out onto a breakfast nook which overlooks rear deck.East facing yard and patio is peaceful with mature shrubs and newly planted trees and natives. Long driveway leads to attached garage with an additional storage room. Stroll to Monterey Market, Ohlone Park, Berkeley Horticultural, Gioa Pizza, Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley Bart, Casual Carpool, the list goes on. This lovely home on such a quaint street is a truly a must see! Open Oct 15th 2-4:30

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

3,600 sq ftLot Size

$1,190Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Scott Ward •DRE #01490471 • Red Oak Realty

Bought with Claudia Mills •DRE #01881682 • Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40799509

Redfin Estimate

$1,618,809

$394K since sold in November 2017$19K since August

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This home's estimate is 25.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$1,360,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,096 sq ft
1425 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,011,500
B
2 beds1 bath1,059 sq ft
1211 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,120,000
C
2 beds1 bath956 sq ft
1385 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,870,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,315 sq ft
1429 Edith St, Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,200,000
E
2 beds1 bath967 sq ft
1175 Camelia St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,200,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,123 sq ft
1431 Catherine Dr, Berkeley, CA 94702

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Market trends in 94702, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

130.0%

2.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 16 HRS AGO
$4,750,000
— beds— baths11 sq ft
1360 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
$849,000
2 beds2 baths900 sq ft
1324 Burnett, Berkeley, CA 94702
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,495,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,753 sq ft
1220 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
HOT HOME
$1,840,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,332 sq ft
2619 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 94702
$1,098,000
4 beds3 baths2,404 sq ft
1269 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94702
$1,098,000
4 beds3 baths2,404 sq ft
1265 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94702
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Sale history for 1659 Short St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40799509

Nov 8, 2017

Sold

$1,225,000

$901/sq ft

Nov 8, 2017

Sold

$1,225,000

$901/sq ft

Oct 18, 2017

Pending

—

Oct 4, 2017

Listed

$849,000

$624/sq ft

Oct 4, 2017

Listed

$849,000

$624/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 15, 1988

Sold

$195,000

$143/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,598 (+7.9%)

$426,505 + $995,180

$1,421,685

2024

$20,012 (+2.3%)

$418,145 + $975,672

$1,393,817

2023

$19,562 (+1.9%)

$409,946 + $956,541

$1,366,487

2022

$19,201 (−0.4%)

$394,029 + $919,402

$1,313,431

2021

$19,280 (+4.8%)

$394,029 + $919,402

$1,313,431

2020

$18,392 (+3.2%)

$386,304 + $901,378

$1,287,682

2019

$17,821 (+1.5%)

$382,347 + $892,143

$1,274,490

2018

$17,550 (+186.8%)

$374,850 + $874,650

$1,249,500

2017

$6,119 (+4.6%)

$94,588 + $220,706

$315,294

2016

$5,851 (+1.7%)

$94,588 + $220,706

$315,294

2015

$5,754 (+1.3%)

$92,734 + $216,379

$309,113

2014

$5,678 (+1.2%)

$89,552 + $208,955

$298,507

2013

$5,613 (+3.6%)

$89,552 + $208,955

$298,507

2012

$5,418 (+2.6%)

$89,148 + $208,012

$297,160

2011

$5,279 (+0.5%)

$87,400 + $203,933

$291,333

2010

$5,251 (−0.1%)

$85,686 + $199,935

$285,621

2009

$5,258 (+6.4%)

$85,046 + $198,442

$283,488

2008

$4,941

$85,249 + $198,914

$284,163

Tax history for 1659 Short St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,598 (+7.9%)

$426,505 + $995,180

$1,421,685

2024

$20,012 (+2.3%)

$418,145 + $975,672

$1,393,817

2023

$19,562 (+1.9%)

$409,946 + $956,541

$1,366,487

2022

$19,201 (−0.4%)

$394,029 + $919,402

$1,313,431

2021

$19,280 (+4.8%)

$394,029 + $919,402

$1,313,431

2020

$18,392 (+3.2%)

$386,304 + $901,378

$1,287,682

2019

$17,821 (+1.5%)

$382,347 + $892,143

$1,274,490

2018

$17,550 (+186.8%)

$374,850 + $874,650

$1,249,500

2017

$6,119 (+4.6%)

$94,588 + $220,706

$315,294

2016

$5,851 (+1.7%)

$94,588 + $220,706

$315,294

2015

$5,754 (+1.3%)

$92,734 + $216,379

$309,113

2014

$5,678 (+1.2%)

$89,552 + $208,955

$298,507

2013

$5,613 (+3.6%)

$89,552 + $208,955

$298,507

2012

$5,418 (+2.6%)

$89,148 + $208,012

$297,160

2011

$5,279 (+0.5%)

$87,400 + $203,933

$291,333

2010

$5,251 (−0.1%)

$85,686 + $199,935

$285,621

2009

$5,258 (+6.4%)

$85,046 + $198,442

$283,488

2008

$4,941

$85,249 + $198,914

$284,163

*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

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1948

Sq. Ft.

1,360

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

058 214504200

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

R-1

Single Family Residential District

The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile

Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Tile Counters
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Window Features: Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface,Counter - Tile,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,360
Builder Name: Mr.1930's

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Back
Fencing: Fenced

Mobile Home Information
Model: Vaulted Ceilings

Property Information
Living Area: 1360
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1930

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3600
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Features: Level, Regular

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Sump Pump, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Alameda County
APN: 058 214504200

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 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 • 0.5mi

9/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

$1.54M – $1.86M

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Home values near 1659 Short St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1690 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1933 Sq. Ft.	$1,776,829
1680 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1760 Sq. Ft.	$1,828,933

Address	Redfin Estimate
1685 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1579 Sq. Ft.	$1,513,270
1661 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1349 Sq. Ft.	$1,370,008

Address	Redfin Estimate
1693 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1425 Sq. Ft.	$1,455,992
1675 Short Street, Berkeley, CA 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1543 Sq. Ft.	$1,391,228

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