For sale

$2,400,000

1545 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94703

16beds

6,379sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1886

9,147 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$376/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Stick-eastlake masterpieceIntricate woodworkSteep gabled roofs

Own a piece of Berkeley history at 1545 Dwight Way, the city’s oldest Victorian home. Built in 1886 by legendary architect Alphonso Herman Broad, this Stick-Eastlake masterpiece is a landmark of craftsmanship and scale. Spanning an incredible 6,379 square feet, the residence features over 16 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms across a 9,025-square-foot lot. Whether you envision a grand multi-generational estate, a visionary co-housing project, or a unique investment, the possibilities are as vast as the home itself. From the intricate woodwork to the steep gabled roofs, every detail reflects the rich architectural heritage of the historic Spaulding Tract. Currently tenant-occupied and situated just moments from Berkeley’s vibrant dining and culture, this is more than a home—it’s a legacy.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 16
Bathrooms: 7
Full bathrooms: 6
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Office, Study

Kitchen

Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Heating

Radiant, Space Heater

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Features

Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
Basement: Crawl Space
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 6,379
Total interior livable area: 6,379 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three or More Stories
Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Yard Space
Pool features: None
Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard
Has view: Yes
View description: Bay Bridge, Partial
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Bay Bridge

Lot

Size: 9,147 Square Feet
Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: 55191352
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Existing
New construction: No
Year built: 1886

Details

Builder name: Ah Broad

Utilities & green energy

Electric: No Solar
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy efficient items: None

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Berkeley

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $376/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,028,201
Date on market: 5/26/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,615/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/26/2026	Listed for sale	$2,400,000+187.4%$376/sqft
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41136025 Report a problem
1/18/2013	Sold	$835,000+60.6%$131/sqft
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40585972 Report a problem
9/24/2009	Sold	$520,000+15.6%$82/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/10/2006	Sold	$450,000+38.7%$71/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/29/2005	Sold	$324,545+8.2%$51/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/29/2004	Sold	$300,000$47/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$1,028,201 +2%
2024	$22,512 +2.5%	$1,008,044 +2%
2023	$21,966 +2.6%	$988,280 +2%
2022	$21,411 +0.2%	$968,908 +2%
2021	$21,363 +8.2%	$949,911 +1%
2020	$19,752 +5.5%	$940,175 +2%
2019	$18,716 +7%	$921,747 +2%
2018	$17,486	$903,678 +2%
2017	$17,486 +5.1%	$885,960 +2%
2016	$16,639 +2.4%	$868,591 +1.5%
2015	$16,245	$855,548 +2%
2014	$16,245	$838,790 -11.1%
2013	--	$943,407 +2%
2012	--	$924,912 +2%
2011	--	$906,777 +0.8%
2010	--	$900,000 -43.5%
2009	--	$1,591,800 +2%
2008	--	$1,560,600 +2%
2007	--	$1,530,000 +2.2%
2006	--	$1,496,486 +55.7%
2005	--	$960,955 +66.3%
2004	--	$577,887 +1.9%
2003	--	$567,297 +2%
2002	--	$556,173 +2%
2001	$9,121	$545,267

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