Located in one of North Berkeley’s most coveted neighborhoods, just steps from Monterey Market and the beloved Northbrae shopping district, this exceptional property offers a unique and versatile investment opportunity. The package includes a traditional 1925 Craftsman brimming with original character and period details, along with a separately metered rear cottage—ideal for extended family, rental income, guest quarters, or a creative studio. Whether you're an investor, contractor, or visionary homeowner, the possibilities here are endless. Bring your contractors and your imagination to restore and reimagine this largely original property. With its prime location, flexible layout, and timeless architectural appeal, this is a rare chance to 8unlock significant upside in a highly desirable Berkeley setting. www.1529adast.com BESO - 1529 - 4, 1531 -
Sold for $1,600,000
$1,600,000
1529 Ada St, Berkeley, CA 94703
5beds
2,111sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$758/sqft
$7,287 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Cindy Wilson DRE #01271618 510-685-5412,
La Maison
Bought with:
Azadeh Yazdi, DRE #02001954
The GRUBB Company
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41125808
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing
Heating
- Natural Gas, Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,111
- Total interior livable area: 2,111 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Undersized Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 060 24340030
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Internet Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $1,600,000+60.8%$758/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125808 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Pending sale | $995,000$471/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125808 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000$471/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125808 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $108,118 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,176 +3.7% | $105,998 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,953 +0.7% | $103,919 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,914 +0.9% | $101,882 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,863 +8.4% | $99,885 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,407 +7.8% | $98,860 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,016 +8.3% | $96,923 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,629 | $95,022 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,629 +7% | $93,159 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,326 +1.8% | $91,332 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,251 | $89,960 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,251 | $88,199 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $87,800 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,078 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $84,391 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $83,760 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $83,959 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $82,313 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $80,699 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $79,117 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $77,567 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $76,051 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $74,657 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $73,192 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,286 | $71,758 |
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Neighborhood: Northbrae
Nearby schools
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- 9/10Ruth Acty ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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