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 Square Feet Lot

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$758/sqft

$6,394 Estimated rent

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What's special

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 -

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Formal Dining Room, Utility Room

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 Square Feet
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 & HOA

Community

Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Berkeley

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $758/sqft
Tax assessed value: $110,280
Date on market: 3/3/2026
Listing terms: Cash

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/27/2026	Sold	$1,600,000+60.8%$758/sqft
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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
2026	--	$110,280 +2%
2025	$7,359 +19.2%	$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