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  • $1,247,500

    1521 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703

    2beds
    1baths
    1,114sqft
    Detached
    Built in 1921
    3,598 Square Feet Lot
    $1,247,500 Zestimate®
    $1,120/sqft
    $3,817 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,247,500

    $1.16M - $1.33M

    $3,817/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    100 year old classic Berkeley craftsman offers every delight of the California lifestyle. Open, bright living spaces flow w/ period era details, kitchen is tastefully updated and leads straight out to the lovely backyard. Stylish finishes in the hallway bathroom, two generous bedrooms, plus a bonus room overlooking the gardens is ideal for home office space and zoom calls. Backyard is sun filled and perfect for the urban gardener, with planter beds sprouting veggies and fruits include a prolific Meyer lemon tree, Thompson table grapes from the vine, and sweet raspberries. Covered patio offers dining al fresco or spending time with your social bubble, enjoying the outdoor tranquility amidst a vibrant urban setting. Upgrades: sewer lateral, furnace, tankless water heater, windows, appliances & more. Large, deep detached garage has untapped potential for the extra space you most need. Walkscore 89, BART and Transbay nearby. Diverse epicurean delights within blocks as well. Welcome home!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Washer, Dryer
    Features
    • Updated Kitchen, Counter - Solid Surface, Bonus/Plus Room
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Structure area source: Public Records
    • Total interior livable area: 1,114 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 3,598 sqft
    • Features: Level, Regular
    Details
    • Parcel number: 53161011
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Detached
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Existing
    • Year built: 1921

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Other

    Other facts
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • WaterSource: Public
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Free-Standing Range
    • FireplaceYN: true
    • GarageYN: true
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Patio
    • RoomsTotal: 5
    • ConstructionMaterials: Stucco
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
    • LotFeatures: Level, Regular
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman
    • ExteriorFeatures: Back Yard, Garden, Garden/Play, Landscape Front
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • ParkingFeatures: Detached, Off Street
    • CoveredSpaces: 1
    • LaundryFeatures: Washer, Dryer
    • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
    • RoomKitchenFeatures: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Updated Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Counter - Solid Surface
    • PropertySubType: Detached
    • Roof: Composition Shingles
    • BuildingAreaSource: Public Records
    • PropertyCondition: Existing
    • InteriorFeatures: Updated Kitchen, Counter - Solid Surface, Bonus/Plus Room
    • MlsStatus: Pending
    • ListPriceLow: 895000
    • Electric: No Solar

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/25/2021Sold$1,280,000+43%$1,149/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40939129 Report a problem
    3/11/2021Pending sale$895,000$803/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40939129 Report a problem
    2/25/2021Listed for sale$895,000+37.7%$803/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40939129 Report a problem
    5/16/2013Sold$650,000+38.6%$583/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40610116 Report a problem
    4/23/2013Pending sale$469,000$421/sqft
    Source: Red Oak Realty #40610116 Report a problem
    4/11/2013Listed for sale$469,000+87.6%$421/sqft
    Source: Red Oak Realty #40610116 Report a problem
    4/23/2010Sold$250,000-24.2%$224/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/6/2008Sold$330,000+175%$296/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/1/1999Sold$120,000+80.5%$108/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/14/1999Sold$66,500-45.9%$60/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/7/1998Sold$122,905+6.9%$110/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/27/1996Sold$115,000$103/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $1,385,497 +2%
    2024$18,901 +2.3%$1,358,335 +2%
    2023$18,475 +1.8%$1,331,711 +2%
    2022$18,146 +56.9%$1,305,600 +76.6%
    2021$11,562 +4%$739,452 +1%
    2020$11,119 +3.4%$731,873 +2%
    2019$10,755 +5.5%$717,527 +2%
    2018$10,198 $703,461 +2%
    2017$10,198 +3%$689,668 +2%
    2016$9,904 +2.1%$676,148 +1.5%
    2015$9,705 $665,995 +2%
    2014$9,705 $652,950 +149.2%
    2013-- $262,057 +2%
    2012-- $256,920 +2%
    2011-- $251,881 -23.7%
    2010-- $330,000
    2009-- $330,000 +130.4%
    2008-- $143,220 +2%
    2007-- $140,412 +2%
    2006-- $137,660 +2%
    2005-- $134,961 +2%
    2004-- $132,316 +1.9%
    2003-- $129,891 +2%
    2002-- $127,346 +2%
    2001$2,082 $124,848

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    Neighborhood: Ashby

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