Enchanting Edwardian-style 2-unit duplex in prime south Berkeley location - (Lower unit rented and upper unit vacant). This property offers the perfect investment opportunity for both owner-occupants and investors. The lower unit, currently rented for $6,850 to young professionals and grad students, has 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, while the upper unit, currently vacant, has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property has 2-car parking and a track record of high tenant income and near 100% occupancy, all while being conveniently located close to U. C. Berkeley and BART. Seize this excellent opportunity before it's too late.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
5,187 sq ftLot Size
$542Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Colby Coppage•DRE #DRE #02039319• Compass
•415-757-9445 (agent)
•colby@colbycoppage.com (agent)
•415-874-5000 (broker)
Listed by Troy Luchessi•DRE #DRE #01322760• Compass
•415-805-2900 (broker)
Bought with John Warner•DRE #DRE #01249361• John Warner, Broker
Stable Shared Student Berkeley Housing-5.3 Cap Rate. An excellent opportunity for investor, this charming duplex, close to UC Berkeley, has been steadily leased to multiple housemates, often graduate student groups, for the past thirteen years as the demand for off campus housing is extremely strong. Rental income is at 5.3 cap, with upside. The property is in very good condition and is well-maintained. Upper flat is currently leased to a group of five graduate student housemates and features large unique bedrooms, 2 baths, dining area, deck, living room and kitchen. Lower flat is on a separate lease and is occupied by a group of six graduate student housemates, and also features large bedrooms, 2 baths, dining, living room & kitchen.
Public Records
Jan 15, 2002
Sold
$482,000
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 27, 1999
Sold
$347,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1984
Sold
$155,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,352 (+9.9%)
$557,130 + $1,299,970
$1,857,100
2024
$27,626 (−14.4%)
$546,210 + $1,274,490
$1,820,700
2023
$32,282 (+1.7%)
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2022
$31,747 (−0.3%)
$642,127 + $1,498,297
$2,140,424
2021
$31,858 (+5.4%)
$642,127 + $1,498,297
$2,140,424
2020
$30,219 (+3.8%)
$629,540 + $1,468,926
$2,098,466
2019
$29,119 (+1.6%)
$623,087 + $1,453,871
$2,076,958
2018
$28,660 (+3.4%)
$610,874 + $1,425,373
$2,036,247
2017
$27,720 (+3.0%)
$587,156 + $1,370,032
$1,957,188
2016
$26,909 (+128.0%)
$587,156 + $1,370,032
$1,957,188
2015
$11,802 (+0.9%)
$575,646 + $1,343,175
$1,918,821
2014
$11,700 (−0.5%)
$174,134 + $494,367
$668,501
2013
$11,758 (+3.7%)
$174,134 + $494,367
$668,501
2012
$11,341 (+2.1%)
$173,347 + $492,136
$665,483
2011
$11,108 (+1.2%)
$169,949 + $482,487
$652,436
2010
$10,975 (−1.1%)
$166,617 + $473,028
$639,645
2009
$11,102 (+5.0%)
$165,373 + $469,496
$634,869
2008
$10,576
$165,766 + $470,612
$636,378
Tax history for 1934 Stuart St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,352 (+9.9%)
$557,130 + $1,299,970
$1,857,100
2024
$27,626 (−14.4%)
$546,210 + $1,274,490
$1,820,700
2023
$32,282 (+1.7%)
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2022
$31,747 (−0.3%)
$642,127 + $1,498,297
$2,140,424
2021
$31,858 (+5.4%)
$642,127 + $1,498,297
$2,140,424
2020
$30,219 (+3.8%)
$629,540 + $1,468,926
$2,098,466
2019
$29,119 (+1.6%)
$623,087 + $1,453,871
$2,076,958
2018
$28,660 (+3.4%)
$610,874 + $1,425,373
$2,036,247
2017
$27,720 (+3.0%)
$587,156 + $1,370,032
$1,957,188
2016
$26,909 (+128.0%)
$587,156 + $1,370,032
$1,957,188
2015
$11,802 (+0.9%)
$575,646 + $1,343,175
$1,918,821
2014
$11,700 (−0.5%)
$174,134 + $494,367
$668,501
2013
$11,758 (+3.7%)
$174,134 + $494,367
$668,501
2012
$11,341 (+2.1%)
$173,347 + $492,136
$665,483
2011
$11,108 (+1.2%)
$169,949 + $482,487
$652,436
2010
$10,975 (−1.1%)
$166,617 + $473,028
$639,645
2009
$11,102 (+5.0%)
$165,373 + $469,496
$634,869
2008
$10,576
$165,766 + $470,612
$636,378
*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
Beds
8
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,186 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
3,295
Year built
1890
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
053 168003200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Open, Side By Side
# of Parking Total: 2
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 11
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 4
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Appliances: Washer/Dryer Leased
Multi-Family General Information
Units Furnished: None
# of Units Leased: 1
# of Units Total: 2
# of Units Vacant: 1
# of Independent Parking Spaces: 2
# of 1 Bedrooms Occupied: 6
Studio Annual Occupancy: 0
1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 Type: Apartment
Unit 1 Description: Lower Unit - 6 Bedrooms with 2 baths - tenant occupied with each tenant having a separate lease.
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 Type: Apartment
Unit 2 Description: Upper Level - 5 Bedrooms with 2 Baths - VACANT (Previous rent $5,682)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Balcony/Deck, Patio
Building Information
Living Area: 3295
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 3295
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 0
Architectural Style: Edwardian
Year Built: 1890
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Property Type
Property Type: Residential Income
Property SubType: Duplex
Property Information
# of Buildings: 0
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscape Front
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 5187.996
Lot Size Acres: 0.1191
Lot Size Area: 5187.996
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,295
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,186 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 168003200
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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
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16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.70M – $2.05M
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