Sweet Berkeley Bungalow oozing with charm. 2 BR/1BA. Enclosed front entry creates bonus/flex space. Large living room, formal dining room with built-in,eat-in kitchen with retro gas stove. Fabulous backyard enhances outdoor living & entertaining. Near BART and Cafe Fanny.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
3,600 sq ftLot Size
$1,273Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Becky Andersen•DRE #01242730• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Arlene Acuna•DRE #001134243• Red Oak Realty
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40439459
Redfin Estimate
$1,288,448
$683K since sold in March 2013$15K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.25M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40439459
Jan 8, 2010
Sold
$599,000
$592/sq ft
Dec 13, 2009
Pending
—
Nov 20, 2009
Listed
$599,000
$592/sq ft
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Sweet Berkeley Bungalow oozing with charm. 2 BR/1BA. Enclosed front entry creates bonus/flex space. Large living room, formal dining room with built-in,eat-in kitchen with retro gas stove. Fabulous backyard enhances outdoor living & entertaining. Near BART and Cafe Fanny.
Public Records
Feb 11, 1991
Sold
$193,500
$191/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,776 (+8.6%)
$227,964 + $531,916
$759,880
2024
$10,846 (+2.1%)
$223,495 + $521,489
$744,984
2023
$10,625 (+1.7%)
$219,114 + $511,266
$730,380
2022
$10,447 (−0.3%)
$210,607 + $491,416
$702,023
2021
$10,477 (+5.2%)
$210,607 + $491,416
$702,023
2020
$9,956 (+3.6%)
$206,478 + $481,782
$688,260
2019
$9,608 (+1.6%)
$204,361 + $476,844
$681,205
2018
$9,454 (+3.7%)
$200,356 + $467,497
$667,853
2017
$9,113 (+3.0%)
$192,576 + $449,346
$641,922
2016
$8,847 (+1.3%)
$192,576 + $449,346
$641,922
2015
$8,734 (+0.6%)
$188,801 + $440,537
$629,338
2014
$8,683 (−4.3%)
$182,324 + $425,422
$607,746
2013
$9,070 (+3.8%)
$182,324 + $425,422
$607,746
2012
$8,734 (+2.0%)
$188,366 + $439,522
$627,888
2011
$8,562 (+92.8%)
$184,674 + $430,906
$615,580
2010
$4,441 (−10.2%)
$181,053 + $422,457
$603,510
2009
$4,944 (+6.4%)
$81,185 + $189,199
$270,384
2008
$4,646
$81,378 + $189,649
$271,027
Tax history for 1711 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,776 (+8.6%)
$227,964 + $531,916
$759,880
2024
$10,846 (+2.1%)
$223,495 + $521,489
$744,984
2023
$10,625 (+1.7%)
$219,114 + $511,266
$730,380
2022
$10,447 (−0.3%)
$210,607 + $491,416
$702,023
2021
$10,477 (+5.2%)
$210,607 + $491,416
$702,023
2020
$9,956 (+3.6%)
$206,478 + $481,782
$688,260
2019
$9,608 (+1.6%)
$204,361 + $476,844
$681,205
2018
$9,454 (+3.7%)
$200,356 + $467,497
$667,853
2017
$9,113 (+3.0%)
$192,576 + $449,346
$641,922
2016
$8,847 (+1.3%)
$192,576 + $449,346
$641,922
2015
$8,734 (+0.6%)
$188,801 + $440,537
$629,338
2014
$8,683 (−4.3%)
$182,324 + $425,422
$607,746
2013
$9,070 (+3.8%)
$182,324 + $425,422
$607,746
2012
$8,734 (+2.0%)
$188,366 + $439,522
$627,888
2011
$8,562 (+92.8%)
$184,674 + $430,906
$615,580
2010
$4,441 (−10.2%)
$181,053 + $422,457
$603,510
2009
$4,944 (+6.4%)
$81,185 + $189,199
$270,384
2008
$4,646
$81,378 + $189,649
$271,027
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Floor Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Shake/Shingle
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BLOCK ELEVEN/CURTIS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,012
Building Sq. Ft: 1,012
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BLK 11 LOT A-24
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,600
Legal Lot Number: A-24
Legal Block Number: 11
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0826
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 36
Zoning Code: R
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.25
Sq. Ft.: 1,012
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Alameda County
APN: 058 213602301
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 29, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
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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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.23M – $1.48M
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