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  • $1,686,000

    1534 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703

    3beds
    1,277sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $1,686,000 Zestimate®
    $1,320/sqft
    $4,570 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,686,000

    $1.50M - $1.89M

    $4,570/mo

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    What's special

    Charming home in the heart of North Berkeley! TERMS: One-year lease to begin. A house is more than the place you settle for the night - its now your home office, gym, theater, and restaurant. This vintage North Berkeley house has character in spades; it's close to Berkeley "greats" such as The Cheeseboard, Chez Panisse, and Gregoire restaurants. Parks such as Live Oak Park, Ohlone Park, and Virginia-McGee Totland playground are all a short stroll from your doorstep. Walk or bike to the University of California, Berkeley campus. The central location puts you near Downtown Berkeley. Interiors feature a mix of modern and classic amenities, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and hardwood floors throughout. Lovely outdoor deck for dining, sunning, work or arts. The deep garden features apple, plum, and fig trees ready for your green thumb if you desire. This house features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths - in a well-separated floorplan with two bedrooms and 1 bath up a short flight of stairs, and the third bedroom and half bath down the stairs off of the kitchen. Third bedroom could be best used as a home office, bonus or play room. Pets ok with owner approval, some breed restrictions, and signing of a pet addendum and pet deposit. Utilities: Owner pays garbage and gardening, renter is responsible for all other utilities. Features: - Upgraded stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, gas range, and kitchen sink. -Brick fireplace (decorative use only) - Direct access from lower level room to the backyard - Large living room - Large dining or family room - flexible space - Modern vanities/remodeled baths - Walks to many shops and restaurants in the Gourmet Guetto, including Chez Panisse, Cheese Board, and more - Non-smoking 1 Year

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,277 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Garbage included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 59227212

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $7,500

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 08/25/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/2/2025Listing removed$6,500$5/sqft
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    8/25/2025Listed for rent$6,500+12.1%$5/sqft
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    11/18/2021Listing removed--
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    11/9/2021Listed for rent$5,800$5/sqft
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    11/30/2006Sold$585,454$458/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $784,247 +2%
    2024$12,656 +2.5%$768,875 +2%
    2023$12,353 +7.1%$753,801 +2%
    2022$11,533 -0.2%$739,025 +2%
    2021$11,556 +5.6%$724,537 +1%
    2020$10,943 +4%$717,108 +2%
    2019$10,519 +5.5%$703,053 +2%
    2018$9,972 $689,272 +2%
    2017$9,972 +3.3%$675,761 +2%
    2016$9,655 +2.6%$662,513 +1.5%
    2015$9,410 $652,568 +2%
    2014$9,410 $639,788 +0.5%
    2013-- $636,903 +2%
    2012-- $624,416 +2%
    2011-- $612,175 +0.8%
    2010-- $607,603 +15.7%
    2009-- $525,000 -12.1%
    2008-- $597,108 +2%
    2007-- $585,400 +74.8%
    2006-- $334,895 +2%
    2005-- $328,331 +2%
    2004-- $321,894 +1.9%
    2003-- $315,996 +2%
    2002-- $309,800 +2%
    2001$4,888 $303,724

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    Neighborhood: Northbrae

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