Experience the best that Berkeley has to offer in this two-bedroom, one bathroom bungalow set on an extra deep lot in Berkeley's coveted Northbrae neighborhood. Perfectly located in between the bustling Northbrae's Monterey Market and other shops and the world-famous, restaurant-rich "Gourmet Ghetto" this property is all about the convenience of the neighborhood amenities! Sweet eat-in kitchen spills effortlessly on to the back deck and into the enormous sunny backyard. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the front porch as you watch your neighbors come and go the old-fashioned way to Monterey Market or other neighborhood business'. Perhaps head over to King Playground, Tennis courts or the pool or enjoy Cedar - Rose park & pickleball courts. There is a free standing garage with office potential and plenty of off street parking. Fans of Berkeley will love this one! Incredible opportunity to own your own piece of Northbrae. Leave the car at home! Beso score 9. Sewer Lateral compliant
For sale
$995,000
1615 Buena Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
2beds
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$1,286,000 Zestimate®
$1,106/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Front porchEnormous sunny backyardTwo-bedroom one bathroom bungalowExtra deep lotBack deckSweet eat-in kitchen
- 3 days |
- 1,549 |
- 178 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leif Jenssen DRE #01182699 510-207-3387,
Vanguard Properties,
Tamir Mansour DRE #01950551 510-908-3370,
Vanguard Properties
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41141814
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No Additional Rooms
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Electric
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 900
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Off Street, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play
- Pool features: None, See Remarks
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Sloped Up, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 59228013
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Details
- Builder name: Bungalow
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
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: $1,106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,209
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,286,000
$1.12M - $1.48M
$4,128/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000+290.2%$1,106/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41141814 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/1996 | Sold | $255,000$283/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $202,209 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,879 +3.9% | $198,244 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,695 +4.1% | $194,357 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,511 +0.4% | $190,547 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,494 +6.6% | $186,812 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,215 +5.5% | $184,897 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,996 +7.1% | $181,271 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,732 | $177,718 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,732 +4.8% | $174,234 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,561 +4.7% | $170,819 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,400 | $168,254 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,400 | $164,959 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $164,214 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $160,994 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $157,838 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $156,658 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $157,031 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $153,952 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $150,935 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $147,975 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $145,074 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $142,232 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $139,626 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $136,887 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,372 | $134,204 |
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Neighborhood: Northbrae
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ruth Acty ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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