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Turnkey Berkeley Fourplex Across from Ashby BART - Renovated with Views Command top market rents with this turnkey, professionally managed 4-unit building located directly across from the Ashby BART station. This premium asset consists of four spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units, with three of the four units completely renovated in recent years. Boasting classic hardwood floors, efficient wall-mounted heaters, and a separate detached garage structure, this commuter's dream offers immediate, modernized cash flow in one of Berkeley's most accessible transit hubs. Property Highlights Premium Renovation & Finishes: Three out of the four 1BD/1BA units have been beautifully updated within the past few years and feature gorgeous, classic hardwood floors and efficient wall-mounted heaters. Unbeatable Transit Location: Located directly across the street from the Ashby BART station and Ashby Avenue, offering tenants an effortless, car-free commute to San Francisco, Oakland, and the entire Bay Area. Neighborhood Views: Upper units feature a commanding view of the nearby Ed Roberts Campus, a landmark community hub that anchors this vibrant, accessible neighborhood. Smart Layout & Dual Egress: Features two upstairs units and two ground-floor units. Every apartment enjoys a separate entry and a second means of egress leading directly to the backyard. Detached Garage Structure: Standalone building providing highly coveted off-street parking or the exciting potential for a future ADU conversion to add a 5th income stream (buyer to verify with the City of Berkeley). Tenant Oasis Backyard: A fully fenced, peaceful rear yard shaded by mature treesa rare, tranquil escape from the bustling city that boosts tenant retention. Professionally Managed: Meticulously maintained and operated by professional management, ensuring seamless operations and clean books from day one. Location & Lifestyle Walker's & Biker's Paradise: Just steps from the weekly South Berkeley Farmers' Market, local cafes, and the vibrant dining and shopping along Adeline Street and Shattuck Avenue. High-Demand Submarket: An exceptionally low-vacancy location driven by its direct BART proximity, making it a magnet for commuters, UC Berkeley students, and tech professionals alike.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
4,506 sq ftLot Size
$743Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Craig Ackerman•DRE #DRE #01358899• Compass
South Berkeley, located between Ashby Avenue and Dwight Way, is a residential and artsy Berkeley neighborhood with Craftsman bungalows and a well-used bike grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Adeline Street at Alcatraz Avenue, where taquerias, coffee counters, small markets, and murals set a steady street rhythm. Ashby BART and the Berkeley Flea Market add a weekly pulse of transit and street commerce. Lorin District storefronts and low-slung apartment courts line key corridors, while side streets stay leafy and quiet. San Pablo Park anchors open space with courts, lawns, and a community center. The Ashby Avenue corridor links local eateries and everyday errands without losing the neighborhood’s porch-and-garden feel.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Wall furnace heating
Ceiling fan(s)
Washer/dryer hookups
Free-standing gas oven
Free-standing gas range
Free-standing refrigerator
Gas water heater
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms total
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
Kitchen
Free-standing gas oven
Free-standing gas range
Free-standing refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer hookups
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Wall furnace heating
Ceiling fan(s) for cooling
Exterior features
Corner lot
Landscaped front yard
Private yard
Level topography
Four independent parking spaces
Home design
Residential income property
Quadruplex (four apartment units)
Two levels / two stories
Traditional architectural style
Entry levels include top and bottom units (Top Right, Top Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Left)
Parking
Detached garage (leased)
Total of 4 parking spaces
Construction
Built in 1943
Stucco and wood construction
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Common area meter
Cable available
Electricity available (separate meters)
Internet available
Natural gas connected (separate meter)
Public sewer
Public water
Electric on property
HOA & community
No association fee
Financial info
Four total units (all leased; all on month-to-month)
One unit participates in Section 8
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the Adeline Corridor Commercial (C-AC) district is to: Implement the General Plan’s designation for Adeline Corridor Mixed Use area, as well as the policies of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan; Preserve the unique character and cultural legacy of the Adeline Corridor, sustaining the community as a place where all people can live, work, play, learn, worship, dine, shop and thrive; Promote equitable access to housing by preserving existing affordable housing, preventing displacement, and producing a substantial number of new affordable housing units; Foster economic opportunity for South Berkeley residents and businesses by facilitating job training and workforce development, active community spaces, and a thriving environment for commerce along the Adeline Street/South Shattuck Corridor; Provide safe, equitable transportation options that meet the mobility needs of all residents, regardless of age, means and abilities, and that further the attainment of greenhouse gas emission reduction goals; Provide safe, sustainable, beautiful, healthy, and inclusive public spaces that encourage social interaction, provide opportunities for recreation and environmental health, and support active community life in South Berkeley; Encourage development and amenities that support pedestrian-oriented uses; and Maintain and encourage a wide range of community and commercial services, including basic goods and services. Provide locations for both community-serving and regional-serving: businesses, cultural and religious institutions, and non-profit organizations.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Other
Office
Park & open space
May 24, 2022 • Final
Minor
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.
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
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 1900 Woolsey St
$1,840,557
$58K under list price of $1.90M
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