Craftsman charm at its finest. This beautiful home blends timeless architecture with thoughtful modern touches, showcasing original character and period details throughout. The main level welcomes you with a gracious foyer, a comfortable living room flowing into the dining area, and a custom kitchen that opens to a sunny deck, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A conveniently tucked-away laundry area and half bath complete this level. Upstairs, three unique bedrooms provide restful retreats with hardwood floors, ample storage, and leafy outlooks. Ideally located with easy access to North Shattuck, Monterey/Hopkins, Solano Avenue, UC Berkeley, and a variety of shops and amenities. BESO score 6.
Sold for $1,600,000
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$1,600,000
1545 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
3beds
1,123sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,606,000 Zestimate®
$1,425/sqft
$4,371 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,606,000
$1.46M - $1.77M
$4,371/mo
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Leafy outlooksThree unique bedroomsSunny deckAmple storageHardwood floorsGracious foyerConveniently tucked-away laundry area
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Listed by:
Anne Feste DRE #01265201 510-757-4787,
Vanguard Properties
Bought with:
Ruth Goldstone, DRE #01300164
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41133222
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,123
- Total interior livable area: 1,123 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,613 sqft
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 59227123
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shingle,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $1,600,000+60.8%$1,425/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41133222 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Pending sale | $995,000$886/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41133222 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000+31.8%$886/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41133222 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2005 | Sold | $755,000+177.1%$672/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/1997 | Sold | $272,500+354.2%$243/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/1994 | Sold | $60,000$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,031,677 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,371 +2% | $1,011,450 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,087 +1.6% | $991,624 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,867 -0.4% | $972,182 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,920 +5% | $953,126 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,260 +3.3% | $943,357 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,832 +5.1% | $924,867 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,206 | $906,738 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,206 +2.8% | $888,967 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,877 +12.8% | $871,541 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,530 | $858,457 +14.5% |
| 2014 | $10,530 | $750,000 +13.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $660,000 +1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $650,000 -5.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $687,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $687,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $687,000 -9% |
| 2008 | -- | $755,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $755,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $755,000 +142.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $311,583 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $305,476 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $299,877 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $293,997 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,240 | $288,233 |
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Neighborhood: Northbrae
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- California
- Alameda County
- Berkeley
- 94703
- Northbrae
- 1545 Josephine St
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