1905 Chestnut is a cheerful Mediterranean Revival 2-bed, 1-bath home with an open-concept main room and clear sight lines from the front door to the backyard, it’s maximized for efficiency, modern living and cuteness. Charming arched windows allow in western light and provide bright spaces for living and gathering. The two skylights bring additional light into the kitchen and bathroom. With thoughtful updates made along the way, this home is move-in ready. Featuring polished and gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint, and an efficient, fresh kitchen and bath. The tidy, private gated patio backyard includes an EPIC bonus fully permitted studio (with half bath) which features cathedral ceilings and polished concrete floors and is a dream studio for work or play. It opens onto the level paved patio has a separate level-in laundry room, providing opportunity for comfortable outdoor living, working, or entertaining. Sewer Compliant, BESO Home Energy Score of 7. Close to local restaurants, La Mission, Noor, Casa Latina, and nearby shopping at Mi Tierra Market. Berkeley marina, and parks. Convenient to UC Berkeley campus, North Berkeley BART 0.4 miles, Transbay bus to SF 0.2 miles. Major bus lines on University & San Pablo, 0.3 miles. Plus, the neighborhood is bursting with well-stocked Little Free Libraries!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
2,555 sq ftLot Size
$1,046Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Shannon Prokup•DRE #01865014• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Jeffrey Rosenbloom•DRE #01228881• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Jennifer Wolan•DRE #01939981• District Homes
Bought with Patricia Ann Hylton•DRE #02028680• District Homes
Est. $5,417 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1905 Chestnut St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41145610
Sep 23, 2026
Sold
$1,100,000
$1,046/sq ft
Sep 8, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 20, 2026
Price Changed
$895,000
$851/sq ft
Aug 20, 2026
Listed
$895,000,000
$850,760/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23013483
Jun 8, 2003
Sold
$352,000
$335/sq ft
May 8, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Apr 23, 2003
Listed
$295,000
$280/sq ft
Fixer with great charm: HWfloors, fireplace and lovely landscaping. Close to NBerk BART & 4th St. Shops. Sun open 4/27 & 5/4 2-4pm
Public Records
Jul 17, 1987
Sold
$108,000
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,529 (+9.7%)
$155,988 + $414,874
$570,862
2024
$8,683 (+2.2%)
$152,929 + $406,740
$559,669
2023
$8,499 (+1.9%)
$149,931 + $398,767
$548,698
2022
$8,342 (−0.2%)
$144,111 + $383,285
$527,396
2021
$8,357 (+5.7%)
$144,111 + $383,285
$527,396
2020
$7,909 (+4.1%)
$141,286 + $375,772
$517,058
2019
$7,596 (+1.7%)
$139,838 + $371,921
$511,759
2018
$7,465 (+3.5%)
$137,097 + $364,630
$501,727
2017
$7,214 (+11.9%)
$131,775 + $350,475
$482,250
2016
$6,445 (+5.3%)
$131,775 + $350,475
$482,250
2015
$6,118 (+0.6%)
$129,192 + $301,448
$430,640
2014
$6,080 (−0.9%)
$124,760 + $291,106
$415,866
2013
$6,138 (+3.8%)
$124,760 + $291,106
$415,866
2012
$5,912 (+2.3%)
$124,197 + $289,793
$413,990
2011
$5,779 (+1.0%)
$121,762 + $284,111
$405,873
2010
$5,720 (+0.7%)
$119,375 + $278,542
$397,917
2009
$5,683 (−2.3%)
$118,484 + $276,463
$394,947
2008
$5,814
$116,400 + $271,600
$388,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,555 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Sq. Ft.
1,052
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
057 208102000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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.
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.