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Sold for $2,150,000
  • $2,150,000

    1521 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703

    4beds
    6baths
    3,434sqft
    Quadruplex
    Built in 1912
    -- sqft lot
    $2,186,100 Zestimate®
    $626/sqft
    $3,246 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,186,100

    $1.97M - $2.43M

    $3,246/mo

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    What's special

    Two charming buildingsVintage brown shingle compoundHardwood floorsGenerous rooms
    1521 Josephine Street is a uniquely compelling opportunity to own a fully vacant four-unit property in North Berkeley’s famed Gourmet District. Tucked between Cedar and Vine on a picturesque tree-lined street, this vintage brown shingle compound features two charming buildings surrounded by greenery, flowers, vines, and inviting outdoor spaces that capture the natural beauty of North Berkeley. The front building includes a spacious three-bedroom and three full bath primary residence with hardwood floors, generous rooms, and a mix of meaningful architectural details and thoughtful updates throughout. Below it sits a large one-bedroom and one-bath unit with high ceilings and a comfortable layout. The rear building offers two twin studio units in an upper and lower unit configuration, ideal for rental income*, extended family, or flexible living. The property sits on a beautifully landscaped lot with layered plantings, Japanese maples, a welcoming front patio wrapped in green vines, and a wide back deck that creates harmonious integration of indoor and outdoor living. Fully vacant and ready for the next owner, this is a rare chance to purchase a multi-unit property in Berkeley with outstanding access to shops, restaurants, UC Berkeley, parks and more! *Buyer to investigate.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo DRE #01906759 415-722-7025,

    Red Oak Realty,

    Gillian Leslie DRE #01741458 510-410-2344,

    Red Oak Realty

    Bought with:

    Max Nelson, DRE #02139786

    eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41118585MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 6
    Heating
    • Wall Furnace, Fireplace(s)
    Cooling
    • No Air Conditioning
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Storage
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
    • Basement: None
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,434
    • Total interior livable area: 3,434 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Covered, Off Street, Parking Lot
    Features
    • Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Storage Area, Yard Space
    • Fencing: Fenced,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
    • Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
    Details
    • Parcel number: 59227129
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: Quadruplex
    Materials
    • Wood Shingles
    Condition
    • Year built: 1912

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $626/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $357,192
    • Date on market: 12/3/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/12/2026Sold$2,150,000+19.8%$626/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41118585 Report a problem
    12/17/2025Pending sale$1,795,000$523/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41118589 Report a problem
    12/3/2025Listed for sale$1,795,000$523/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41118585 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $357,192 +2%
    2024$10,417 +2.7%$350,189 +2%
    2023$10,144 +3.1%$343,324 +2%
    2022$9,837 +0.6%$336,593 +2%
    2021$9,776 +9.3%$329,992 +1%
    2020$8,946 +8.3%$326,609 +2%
    2019$8,260 +6.8%$320,206 +2%
    2018$7,733 $313,928 +2%
    2017$7,733 +6.4%$307,773 +2%
    2016$7,266 +0.7%$301,740 +1.5%
    2015$7,217 $297,208 +2%
    2014$7,217 $291,387 +0.5%
    2013-- $290,072 +2%
    2012-- $284,385 +2%
    2011-- $278,810 +0.8%
    2010-- $276,728 -0.2%
    2009-- $277,386 +2%
    2008-- $271,949 +2%
    2007-- $266,617 +2%
    2006-- $261,390 +2%
    2005-- $256,265 +2%
    2004-- $251,243 +1.9%
    2003-- $246,639 +2%
    2002-- $241,803 +2%
    2001$4,878 $237,061
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    Neighborhood: Northbrae

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