1955 Chestnut St is a 16,536 square foot multi-family home on a 8,250 square foot lot with 24 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 28, 2004 for $2,450,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $3,867,072.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
8,250 sq ftLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,867,072
$1.4M since sold in May 2004
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 131.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.67M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40157733
Mar 10, 2010
Listing Removed
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Public Records
May 28, 2004
Sold
$2,450,000
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 1995
Sold
$865,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 23, 1993
Sold
$735,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$97,338 (+12.7%)
$1,249,072 + $3,709,553
$4,958,625
2024
$86,381 (+2.2%)
$1,224,590 + $3,636,844
$4,861,434
2023
$84,485 (+2.2%)
$1,200,585 + $3,565,554
$4,766,139
2022
$82,685
$1,153,971 + $3,427,116
$4,581,087
2021
$82,704 (+6.9%)
$1,153,971 + $3,427,116
$4,581,087
2020
$77,392 (+5.4%)
$1,131,351 + $3,359,938
$4,491,289
2019
$73,429 (+1.9%)
$1,119,758 + $3,325,509
$4,445,267
2018
$72,051 (+3.6%)
$1,097,811 + $3,260,329
$4,358,140
2017
$69,570 (+4.1%)
$1,055,193 + $3,133,763
$4,188,956
2016
$66,825 (+1.4%)
$1,055,193 + $3,133,763
$4,188,956
2015
$65,874 (+0.6%)
$1,034,504 + $3,072,318
$4,106,822
2014
$65,473 (−0.5%)
$999,014 + $2,966,918
$3,965,932
2013
$65,801 (+33.9%)
$999,014 + $2,966,918
$3,965,932
2012
$49,132 (+1.8%)
$994,500 + $2,953,512
$3,948,012
2011
$48,280 (+1.2%)
$823,806 + $1,909,325
$2,733,131
2010
$47,693 (−1.2%)
$807,658 + $1,871,899
$2,679,557
2009
$48,256 (+4.6%)
$801,624 + $1,857,913
$2,659,537
2008
$46,141
$803,531 + $1,862,334
$2,665,865
Tax history for 1955 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$97,338 (+12.7%)
$1,249,072 + $3,709,553
$4,958,625
2024
$86,381 (+2.2%)
$1,224,590 + $3,636,844
$4,861,434
2023
$84,485 (+2.2%)
$1,200,585 + $3,565,554
$4,766,139
2022
$82,685
$1,153,971 + $3,427,116
$4,581,087
2021
$82,704 (+6.9%)
$1,153,971 + $3,427,116
$4,581,087
2020
$77,392 (+5.4%)
$1,131,351 + $3,359,938
$4,491,289
2019
$73,429 (+1.9%)
$1,119,758 + $3,325,509
$4,445,267
2018
$72,051 (+3.6%)
$1,097,811 + $3,260,329
$4,358,140
2017
$69,570 (+4.1%)
$1,055,193 + $3,133,763
$4,188,956
2016
$66,825 (+1.4%)
$1,055,193 + $3,133,763
$4,188,956
2015
$65,874 (+0.6%)
$1,034,504 + $3,072,318
$4,106,822
2014
$65,473 (−0.5%)
$999,014 + $2,966,918
$3,965,932
2013
$65,801 (+33.9%)
$999,014 + $2,966,918
$3,965,932
2012
$49,132 (+1.8%)
$994,500 + $2,953,512
$3,948,012
2011
$48,280 (+1.2%)
$823,806 + $1,909,325
$2,733,131
2010
$47,693 (−1.2%)
$807,658 + $1,871,899
$2,679,557
2009
$48,256 (+4.6%)
$801,624 + $1,857,913
$2,659,537
2008
$46,141
$803,531 + $1,862,334
$2,665,865
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-4
Multi-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Multi-Family Residential (R-4) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging development of relatively high-density residential areas; Make available housing for persons who desire both convenience of location and a reasonable amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; Permit the construction of residential structures, such as residential hotels, which will provide housing opportunities for transient or seasonal residents; and Permit the construction of institutional and office uses that are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 16,536
Building Sq. Ft: 16,536
# of Units: 24
# of Stories: 4
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,250
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1894
Zoning Code: R-4
County Use Description: MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 24
Baths: 24.0
Sq. Ft.: 16,536
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 8,250 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1927
County: Alameda County
APN: 057 208102900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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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